Consumers aren't using cloud storage services in very large numbers, even as nearly every internet user is on the cloud in some way. Almost 90% of U.S. broadband users polled have at least heard of "cloud storage," according to a study from nScreenMedia. But only 29% said they currently use it, and about half of the respondents had either never heard of cloud storage services, didn't use them, or reported not knowing anything about them. This is a huge opportunity for cloud service companies to build out their audiences.

Consumers aren't using cloud storage services in very large numbers, even as nearly every internet user is on the cloud in some way. Almost 90% of U.S. broadband users polled have at least heard of "cloud storage," according to a study from nScreenMedia. But only 29% said they currently use it, and about half of the respondents had either never heard of cloud storage services, didn't use them, or reported not knowing anything about them. This is a huge opportunity for cloud service companies to build out their audiences.

The business advantage of locating is Silicon Valley is often overstated, although in some cases it's real. Ask yourself 1) whether a Si Valley location is important for your particular company and 2) where you want to build your life, and then go for it.

The business advantage of locating is Silicon Valley is often overstated, although in some cases it's real. Ask yourself 1) whether a Si Valley location is important for your particular company and 2) where you want to build your life, and then go for it.