SCloud UHost is a cloud computing service that allow users to spin up a host in 18 regions in the world of various Operating Systems (OS) to offer the following: Cloud Servers - Including virtual machines, dedicated servers, and bare metal servers. Cloud Storage - Including object storage, block storage, and file storage. Cloud Networking - Including virtual private clouds (VPCs), load balancers, and…
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Verizon Cloud Portfolio
Score7 out of 10
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The Verizon Cloud is a cloud storage solution, integrating technologies from CloudSwitch (acquired in 2011).
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SCloud UHost
Verizon Cloud Portfolio
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Verizon Cloud Portfolio
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
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Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
No setup fee
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Features
SCloud UHost
Verizon Cloud Portfolio
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of SCloud UHost and Verizon Cloud
Feature
SCloud UHost
8.9
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Verizon Cloud
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Ratings
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Dynamic scaling
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Elastic load balancing
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Pre-configured templates
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Monitoring tools
8.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Operating system support
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of SCloud UHost and Verizon Cloud
Feature
SCloud UHost
-
Ratings
Verizon Cloud
6.9
2 Ratings
19% below category average
Video files
00 Ratings
7.42 Ratings
Audio files
00 Ratings
5.62 Ratings
File search
00 Ratings
6.72 Ratings
Device sync
00 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of SCloud UHost and Verizon Cloud
Feature
SCloud UHost
-
Ratings
Verizon Cloud
6.8
2 Ratings
24% below category average
User and role management
00 Ratings
7.02 Ratings
File organization
00 Ratings
7.02 Ratings
Device management
00 Ratings
6.32 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of SCloud UHost and Verizon Cloud
SCloud UHost offers scalable and reliable cloud compute instances with diverse configurations for varied application needs that ensures optimal performance. Its consistent speed and minimal downtime enhance overall reliability, contributing to uninterrupted business operations. SCloud UHost's seamless integration with SCloud services streamlines our cloud ecosystem for operational efficiency. SCloud UHost is less suited for small workloads if you wish to maximise per dollar spent. For smaller workloads, use SCloud ULightHost instead.
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I think this service works very well for me, but I have been a Verizon customer for almost 15 years. If you are someone who hops carriers it may not be the best fit. I also like that you can easily use it with all of your employees regardless if they prefer Android or Apple phones. (Whereas using Apple's or Google's services may not work seamlessly for all phones.) I think it still has room for improvement, and sometimes I worry about the longevity of utilization due to the nature of cell phone carriers constantly changing prices, plans, and every option under the sun to make a buck that we could be very screwed in the future if Verizon does something stupid (because historically, they all have)
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A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
The home screen shows a little bit of everything, but being a control freak, I would like to be able to customize it. (Granted, it would most likely have most of the same elements, but, for example, I don't need photos scrolling across the top. I'd rather have buttons like quick links to jump directly to what I want or to see a further bird's eye view of the content.
I like receiving notifications that a back-up is complete, but I would like to be able to set what other notifications are and aren't allowed to push to my phone.
I have set Verizon Cloud to back up on wifi OR using the data network. But if you are using wifi while doing a content restore and you lose that connection, either by leaving the building or the local wifi dropping out momentarily, the entire content restore will stop and need to be restarted. This can be very frustrating.
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Both Azure and Oracle offer some sort of lock in, either by the initial discounts or software. What is truly locked in are our data and we really thought carefully from day one as we are a corporate. Even in thinking of going multi-cloud, we are afraid of big vendors like them. We came across SCloud UHost in an event and proceeded to try and never regretted onwards. Good job to the SCloud UHost team and their management for such great products at competitive prices.
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All of the others provide more free storage. Verizon should out best or at least equal the best when you are already a Verizon data subscriber. It seems that by not doing this that they want to "nickle-and-dime" their already loyal customer base
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Thus far is has been a positive experience, and has saved a lot of man hours of both employees who replaced their phones to the IT department trying to help them put everything back no longer needs to go through a lengthy process.
The cost of this option is a bit higher than I'd like. I think Verizon is a little too proud of a product that every company is now starting to offer.
There is a free version with limited space, so at least trying it out to see how it will fit with your needs isn't much of a risk.
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