Traditional cloud storage solutions require users to either use clunky web interfaces or install heavy desktop synchronization clients. Synchronization tools create a local copy of every file on the computer's hard drive. This process consumes massive amounts of local disk space and requires constant background bandwidth to keep the files updated.
Files are kept in the cloud until they are needed, drastically reducing local hard drive usage. ExpanDrive 2021.8.2
The software connects to a vast ecosystem of storage providers, including Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and standard protocols like SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV [1]. Traditional cloud storage solutions require users to either
For media professionals handling massive video or photo assets, the on-demand feature is a necessity. It allows them to browse massive cloud archives without filling up the limited SSD space on their laptops. Furthermore, it centralizes data storage, making it much easier for remote teams to collaborate on a single, shared cloud directory rather than passing files back and forth. Files are kept in the cloud until they