In its modest beginnings, file sharing was established mainly to share music files. However, since the introduction of multiple file sharing programs, file sharing software like Ares has transcended the basic beginnings. Now available in pictures, videos, movies, large work files, and software applications, using open source software like Cabos for sharing, has become one of the most exciting technological advances in years.

Families can easily share pictures and videos; direct.tv movies and television shows are available for direct and instantaneous viewing; work files can be shared wherever workers may be located; and software can be shared in workplaces with less cost through virtual machines. And when you combine that with open source software like Amule and its worldwide network of developers, you get a vast array of cool, new features.  With all this warm, fuzzy sharing, our technology world is on the cutting edge of powerful capabilities from any location. The following file sharing companies have applications and software that illustrate the power of file sharing and take it to a new level.:

Skype

One of the more popular file sharing applications, Skype offers users the ability to communicate by voice, IM, file transfer, and video from anywhere in the world to any other location. Although most well-known for the video abilities used often in workplace video conferencing, Skype offers much more in workplace abilities. The file sharing capability, for example, is very useful to employees and employers, offering users the ability to share important files easily and from anywhere.

Rackspace Cloud

Another popular file sharing company Rackspace Cloud offers file sharing capabilities through their program Cloud Files. The file sharing provider allows workplaces to store files in a secure “cloud,” or virtual network, for multiple employee use and viewing. By using virtual machines to allow for expansive storage, Rackspace Cloud also offers companies the ability to store hundreds of files without giving up floor space for multiple servers.

File sharing is opening opportunities to companies by allowing them to hire the best in the business to complete work, no matter where the employee is located. As business tools, file sharing applications like Skype and Cloud Files have encouraged companies to transcend previous limitations and enjoy easy access to multiple files.