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Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate. It offers scalability, flexibility and cost-efficiency. However, cloud services also come with a downside: cloud waste.

In an age where businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing for their operations, the issue of cloud waste has become a significant concern. Cloud waste refers to the unnecessary or inefficient use of cloud resources which lead to inflated costs and decreased efficiency. 

The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from anywhere. Enabling employees to work remotely requires cloud solutions. This includes collaborative platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems have also become critical.

Cloud misconfiguration has become one of the most significant threats to cloud security. Cloud vulnerabilities have increased by 28% since last year. There was an increase in the offer of cloud accounts on the dark web of 200%. The catastrophic impact of cloud misconfiguration has made it clear that proper cloud security and configuration is of the utmost importance. 

Cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. Gone were the days of needing to email files back and forth. No more wondering which person in the office has the most recent copy of a document.

Between 2015 and 2022, the percentage of worldwide corporate data stored in the cloud doubled. It went from 30% to 60%. A majority of organizations use cloud storage of some type. Typical services include OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox and others.