The Shoot App by BitTorrent Provides an Alternative to the Cloud
Meghan Young — June 17, 2015 — Tech
References: getsync & fastcompany
Currently, one of the best ways to share large files is through the cloud, yet the Shoot app hopes to change. It's BitTorrent's answer to the monopoly of such a necessary action. Specifically addressing file transfers between mobile devices, the Shoot app centers on the company's new Sync technology, which is being positioned to compete directly with services like Dropbox and Google Drive.
Convenient and fast, the Shoot app works using the Internet or a local network to identify other devices with permission to share files, bypassing the need for a central server. Yet what most consumers will appreciate is the focus on extreme privacy, which is attained through a separate identity assigned to a user by the Shoot app. Overall, people will love using it to share spontaneous content.
Convenient and fast, the Shoot app works using the Internet or a local network to identify other devices with permission to share files, bypassing the need for a central server. Yet what most consumers will appreciate is the focus on extreme privacy, which is attained through a separate identity assigned to a user by the Shoot app. Overall, people will love using it to share spontaneous content.
Trend Themes
1. Decentralized File Sharing - The rise of decentralized file sharing apps like BitTorrent's Shoot are disrupting the traditional cloud-based file sharing industry.
2. Mobile-focused File Transfer - The increased demand for mobile-focused file transfer solutions is leading to the emergence of apps like BitTorrent's Shoot.
3. Privacy-focused File Sharing - The growing concern for privacy is leading to a demand for file sharing apps like Shoot, which prioritize user privacy and eliminate the need for a central server.
Industry Implications
1. Cloud Storage Services - The emergence of decentralized file sharing apps like BitTorrent's Shoot may disrupt traditional cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox.
2. Mobile App Development - The rise of mobile-focused file transfer apps like Shoot provides opportunities for innovation and growth within the mobile app development industry.
3. Identity and Privacy Protection Services - File sharing apps like Shoot, which emphasize user privacy through separate identities and decentralized storage, may bring about demand for identity and privacy protection services in other industries.
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