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Chris Grego - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Manager at TPIsfotware
Real User
Top 5
Helps to share reports and files
Pros and Cons
  • "Google Cloud Storage includes Docs, calendar, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Meet."
  • "The tool should increase its storage."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to share reports and files. 

What is most valuable?

Google Cloud Storage includes Docs, calendar, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Meet. 

What needs improvement?

The tool should increase its storage. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for more than five years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Google Cloud Storage is stable. I rate it an eight out of ten. Chrome's tabs slow down the performance. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's deployment is straightforward. You don't have to install anything. It works with Chrome. 

What was our ROI?

Google Cloud Storage is worth its money. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1393092 - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer / Team Lead at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Good performance, secure, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "Its performance and security features are valuable."
  • "It is stable, but it can always be more stable."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for data storage.

What is most valuable?

Its performance and security features are valuable.

What needs improvement?

It is stable, but it can always be more stable.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. There are less than a hundred users.

How are customer service and support?

Their support is fine.

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is easy. 

What about the implementation team?

I could set it up myself.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate it an eight out of 10.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer931998 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Professor at a university with 51-200 employees
Real User
Stable, scalable and performs well
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable and has good performance."
  • "The solution should offer more free storage."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is useful for storing and saving of one's personal documentations. I use it for storing my photos and backing up and online sharing of documents. Everything is done using Google. 

What needs improvement?

The solution should offer more free storage. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Google Cloud Storage for many years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and has good performance. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

We do not have plans to increase the number of users. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not make use of another solution prior to using Google Cloud Storage. 

How was the initial setup?

There is no need to install the solution. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution comes with a cost once a person has exceeded a certain limit.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the solution to others. 

I rate Google Cloud Storage as an eight or nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1395591 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Easy to use, stable, and flexible
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the most valuable features of the solution is its ease of use."
  • "The solution could improve by adding an automatic removal of duplications feature."

What is our primary use case?

I have been using Google Cloud Storage to store photos.

What is most valuable?

One of the most valuable features of the solution is its ease of use.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by adding an automatic removal of duplications feature.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Google Cloud Storage for a couple of weeks.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found the solution to be stable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have previously used Dropbox.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is flexible, there is an installation that you can do on your mobile phone and there is also a PC install, but I am using the web browser instead.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

They have recently changed their pricing structures, it used to be free but now it is a paid service. However, I am on a monthly subscription and the price is reasonable. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Google Cloud Storage a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Principal Quality Engineer at Citrix
Real User
Has the ability to sync storage with family members, is easy to use and fast
Pros and Cons
  • "Google Cloud Storage is easy to use, and it's free. I also enjoy the speed I am able to share with family across the globe. The storage is synced."
  • "My use case of this solution is fairly minimal. However, I am concerned about privacy on a cloud platform. Many people are not migrating to a cloud service because they are still concerned about putting data in cloud-based storage."

What is our primary use case?

I personally use Google Cloud Storage as a way to share pictures with family. There are approximately four family members that are using the solution.

What is most valuable?

Google Cloud Storage is easy to use, and it's free. I also enjoy the speed I am able to share with family across the globe. The storage is synced.

What needs improvement?

My use case of this solution is fairly minimal. However, I am concerned about privacy on a cloud platform. Many people are not migrating to a cloud service because they are still concerned about putting data in cloud-based storage. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have using Google Cloud storage for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The storage of Google Cloud is stable, and it is synced across the globe. It is easy to download from Google Cloud. Even my brother who is in the US is able to download from it.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Prior to using Google Cloud I was using Yahoo. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Google Cloud Storage is seamless and fast. I installed it myself with in a minute.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to anyone looking to use it. I would rate the product a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Product dei at TMIG
Real User
Top 5
User-friendly but needs to be made available at a cheaper price point
Pros and Cons
  • "The product's initial setup phase is straightforward."
  • "I want the product to be available at a cheaper cost."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution to store everything, including my photos, files, backups, and other data. I use the product personally.

What needs improvement?

I want the product to be available at a cheaper cost.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have experience with Google Cloud Storage for a long time.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Only one person is using the tool.

I don't care if the number of users is going to increase or not in the future.

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted the solution's technical support team.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Dropbox before Google Cloud Storage.

How was the initial setup?

The product's initial setup phase is straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The tool is not expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I have not tried integrating Google Cloud Storage with other products.

I like the protection features offered by the product.

The tool is very user-friendly.

I would suggest other people just start using the product.

The benefit of using the product is that it is easily available to users.

I rate the tool a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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