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*Data storage and synchronization, where changes to data are propagated to all devices with access to it. Arguably the most popular are file synchronization services like [ | *Data storage and synchronization, where changes to data are propagated to all devices with access to it. Arguably the most popular are file synchronization services like [[wikipedia:Dropbox|Dropbox]] and [[wikipedia:Google_drive|Google Drive]]. | ||
*Device access, where functions from an internet-connected device can be accessed from another device with an internet connection, possibly very far. This is especially common when a product requires a companion mobile app. | *Device access, where functions from an internet-connected device can be accessed from another device with an internet connection, possibly very far. This is especially common when a product requires a companion mobile app. | ||
== Further reading == | |||
* [[Software as a service]] | |||
* [[Self-hosting]] | |||
* [[OneDrive]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Common terms]] | [[Category:Common terms]] | ||