Item: IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

As a photographer I use IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 as a safe and reliable backup storage and as a replacement for my local network drives as the data volume grows constantly and physical drives reach their limit and also not the most secure option. iDrive pricing for Personal use was unbeatable for the size I needed and based on market reviews I decided to try it out. With TBs of Client files (both processed and raw) I needed to ensure my data can always be automatically backed up and restored in no time. IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 makes a full backup for new files and incremental backup for changes. I can restore my files to any device and I can use Cloud Drive as a solution to sync only the files needed for continuous access.

Pros and Cons

Automatic scheduled backup
Pricing
Unlimited amount of devices
Snapshots for restoring particular version

Backup could be device agnostic
Both desktop and mobile app interface could be improved
File organization structure

Return on Investment

Increases my business productivity by eliminating focus on keeping multiple copies of data locally
Enables high availability for client data, increased reliability, makes data accessible anywhere anytime
Minimizes risk of losing any files in local drive backup through automatic and scheduled backup to cloud
Prevents human error

Key Insights

Do you think IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2's feature set?

Yes

Did IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 would suite the most for:
- Photographers or videographers who seek for a safe and reliable backup solution for the raw and larger volumes of data
- Cloud Drive to sync the most used data or data which requires access frequently
- Data protection/data encryption
- Automatic backup
- Custom sharing options
For small volumes of data maybe a more simple free solution with more intuitive user interface would suit better.

A reliable and affordable cloud storage solution with automatic backup

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2