The concept of Shadow is very simple: it is an entire computer in the cloud that can be accessed with just one click. In fact, Shadow is a powerful Windows PC that can be accessed remotely. With Shadow, there is no need to purchase expensive hardware: a screen and an Internet connection are enough. Then turn on Shadow and go. Image and audio are streamed directly to your device from secure data centers. This is called cloud computing. Not long ago, this virtual computer concept It was known only to fans of cloud games. But, 18 months ago, Shadow was bought by the president and founder of OVH and is now targeting a wider audience and states that his concept was Designed for all uses : play, of course, but also work or create an erncore. With Shadow it is already possible to use all the usual tools and software for your PC for all kinds of projects, from design to photography, including UX, video … and as shown Article published in Le FigaroShadow is very important.Returning to center stage with a redesigned business model and a suite of new services while staying true to its founding principleTo bring Shadow out of the shadows, OVH President Octave Clappa has a serious asset: the synergy between his two companies to achieve the economies of scale necessary to sustain the service.
What services does Shadow provide?
Following its acquisition by OVH, Shadow completely redesigned their show. First of all, it offers a simple subscription to Shadow, which is mainly aimed at the general public. Billed at €29.99 per month, this formula gives you everything you’d expect from a PC compatible with all your devices, with secure storage for all your files. Ready-to-use solution. But he is not the only one.
On Wednesday, October 26, Shadow will also offer the “Power Option”, at an additional €14.99 per month, “With more computing powerA choice designed for gamers, with superior performance and hardware optimized for ray tracing, recommended for 4K.
In addition, Shadow offers a “storage option” to store all your files by adding the capacity you need, with 256 GB at 2.99 euros per month, or “Shadow Business Solutions”, an ecosystem of services designed for businesses and all professionals. Finally, Shadow Drive, a simple cloud storage solution, will be available soon.
As you understand, Shadow is no longer aimed only at gamers but all internet subscribers. A new version of Shadow, which, as Le Figaro writes, says a lot about Shadow’s ambitions, namely: “Incrementally providing alternative services to Gafa, with the added guarantee of data storage physically on national territory.”
