Rakuten launches cloud storage with unlimited file transfers, targets businesses and individuals, with free 10GB storage

Squire1039@lemm.ee to Technology@lemmy.world – 165 points – One of Japan's largest tech companies just launched its own cloud storage service — its main appeal is not its free 10GB storage but its unlimited transfer service
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Highlights:

  • Rakuten Drive offers free 10GB storage and unlimited file transfers, unlike competitors.
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365 for document viewing and editing.
  • Targets both individuals and businesses with separate plans.
  • Paid "PRO" version increases storage to 1TB, allows bigger file uploads, and extends transfer link expiration.
  • Future integration with Rakuten's loyalty program planned.
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SaaSS (service as a software substitute) bullshit

It is common for SaaSS dis-services to charge a monthly fee for use. Usually one SaaSS site does not substitute for another, so if users become unhappy with one dis-service provider it is no easy matter to switch to another. When users become dependent on one, it can gouge them at will with repeated small price increases that over time add up to a lot. We view the loss of freedom inherent in SaaSS as worse than the cost in money, but when a dis-service has you over a barrel, the cost can be painful. Thus, even users who don't see deeper than the bottom line should beware of SaaSS.

Businesses should host their own servers.

https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/who-does-that-server-really-serve.en.html

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