Additionally, Microsoft points out on its blog that photo metadata is retained when users upload to SkyDrive, and opening and saving files to SkyDrive works better with other apps on iOS devices.

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Consumers are able to use this solution right out of the box and begin saving their digital files by simply connecting it to their PC.

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All that advice about backing up your files and saving for a rainy day and building a strong network is worth the effort to implement.

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As a result, the workflow has gone from sometimes waiting days to retrieve records that were archived off site, to accessing the same files in two or three seconds -- saving time, creating efficiency and improving customer service, McNeil said.

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