Connected Data, maker of the Transporter – a file storage and sharing device that is connected to the internet - announced version 2.0 of the device today, and a possible merger with Drobo, another company that specializes in hardware storage. It seems like connected storage components that you can keep in your home are a big part of the new consumer cloud, acting as a good stepping stone for full-fledged cloud services. So what makes these connected storage devices different from the cloud?
Via Fouad Bendris
What about security? Of course, the downside to connected storage is that accessing files through the cloud can make them susceptible to security risks. The question now is, is personal cloud storage really more secured than traditional cloud?