Business File Storage
Private business storage on hardware you own, with fast local access and secure remote access.
What's included
We set up dedicated storage in your office so your team can share, access, and back up files without relying on Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. Your data stays on hardware you own, local transfers stay fast, and remote access can be built in from the start.
Instead of renting storage forever, you can buy it once, keep it on your own hardware, and avoid per-seat cloud pricing.
Features
- Storage device selection, setup, and configuration
- Shared drives for Windows, Mac, and mobile
- Fast local file transfers on your network
- Remote access via VPN or secure web interface
- Automated local and offsite backups
- User & permission management per employee
- RAID setup for drive redundancy
- Nextcloud for a full self-hosted Google Drive experience
- Migration from Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive
Cloud storage vs. owning your own
The typical cloud storage experience
You pay forever to store your own files
Cloud storage bills do not stop, and they usually grow as your storage or team grows.
Slow transfers on large files
Large uploads and downloads are limited by your internet connection, not your local network speed.
Your data lives on someone else's server
Your files sit on third-party servers, under third-party terms, with third-party retention rules.
Backups are not really on your terms
The provider decides how backups work unless you build another layer around it.
What you get with St Pete IT
One-time setup, no ongoing bill
You buy the hardware once and stop paying a monthly storage subscription.
Full local network speed
On your office network, transfers run at local network speed instead of internet speed.
Your data stays in your building
Your files stay on hardware you control unless you choose to sync or back them up elsewhere.
Remote access when you need it
We can add secure remote access so staff can reach files from home or on the road.
Why local storage still wins
Local network speed
Large files move across your office network far faster than they do through the internet.
Remote access, your way
We can set up VPN access, a web interface, or both depending on how your team works.
Real privacy & redundancy
RAID and backups protect against drive failure without handing your data to a cloud provider by default.
Common options include Synology, QNAP, and TrueNAS. We recommend the right fit for your team size and budget.