Cloud computing advantages according to U.S. users 2014

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 10, 2014
This statistic presents a ranking for cloud computing advantages according to users in the United States. During a May 2014 survey it was found that 40 percent of respondents thought that cloud computing had improved their lives by facilitating photo sharing with family and friends.

Ways in which cloud computing improves the lives of users in the United States as of May 2014

CharacteristicShare of users
Makes file sharing easier 41%
Peace of mind regarding data backups 41%
Share photos with family and friends 40%
Accessing music wherever 37%
More security regarding sensitive information 22%
Makes their job easier 18%
They can get a cheaper smartphone without paying extra money for more memory 17%
Helps them collaborate with their coworkers 14%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of users41%41%41%41%40%40%37%37%22%22%18%18%17%17%14%14%Makes file sharing easierPeace of mind regarding data backupsShare photos with family and friendsAccessing music whereverMore security regarding sensitive informationMakes their job easierThey can get a cheaper smartphone without paying extra money formore memoryHelps them collaborate with their coworkers
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Release date

June 2014

Region

United States

Survey time period

May 2014

Number of respondents

2,051 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

According to the source, 39 percent of all Americans use the cloud and of those, 86 percent say the cloud has improved the lives of Americans who work.

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