Comparison table for cloud storage systems for big data

Following is a great comparison table for anyone considering cloud offerings for storing and manipulating their big data. I have written several other pieces about the advantages of storing all your big data in the public cloud instead of private, hybrid or proprietary stacks. Some of the links for faster access:

Comparison table for cloud storage systems for big data
Cloud Storage System Comparison Table

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