Working without an internet connection, thanks to the cloud

Working without an internet connection, thanks to the cloud.

Storing data in the cloud: does that ring a bell? We tend to associate the cloud with the internet. In practice, you can perfectly well reach files held online without necessarily having a connection. That is one of its advantages, particularly for professionals who travel regularly and need their data around the clock. But how does working offline actually work?

Reaching your documents without an internet connection, from your PC

If you reach your folder tree through a web interface or as a network drive, an internet connection is essential. There are other approaches that do not demand a connection at all costs, though. You can opt for document synchronisation software, which lets you view and edit files stored online at any moment and without the internet.

How does the software work?

A local copy is made when you synchronise files stored in the cloud. That can have an effect on the disk space of your computer, but you gain the ability to reach your data directly with no internet connection. So make the most of your business travel by moving your projects forward and editing your documents (Word or Excel, for instance) on the plane or the train.

Synchronisation with NetExplorer?

With the NetExplorer cloud solution, use NetSync, the synchronisation tool. It lets you synchronise every document on your web platform, or only the ones you choose. You reach your folder tree easily, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with or without an internet connection. You can lock a file manually before working on it offline, and your colleagues will not be able to edit it at the same time as you. As soon as you have finished your changes and find a connection again, NetSync resynchronises, your file updates automatically and unlocks. Other users can then edit it in turn.

Viewing your files offline from your phone

Do you need to look at your documents while visiting clients, in order to present your product? With the NetExplorer mobile app, choose which files you want to reach offline. You can then pull up your sales documents in meetings without worrying about the connection. Practical, isn't it?

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