SMEs are increasingly attracted to the local cloud at a time when the cloud computing market continues to grow.
In many sectors, there are aspects to consider, and the quality of the support you receive is a major factor in this decision.
So the choice of local cloud can play an important role.
In the majority of cases, even if the larger cloud providers sometimes tend to support it, only certain applications can be transferred to the cloud.
So it’s vital for us to understand and take into account our customers’ business, so that we can provide advice and support tailored to every possibility.
Let’s find out what the proximity cloud is, and why you should use it.
What you need to know about a local cloud
Regular use of a public cloud requires a thorough understanding of the cloud environment.
This is why, in recent years, the hybrid cloud has been the preferred choice.
For the private part of the infrastructure, the question of whether to opt for small local data centers or a larger one naturally arises.
Moving servers or hard disks is a local activity that contributes to the overall monitoring and maintenance of the infrastructure’s operational conditions.
This is why, unlike large data centers, small and medium-sized local businesses will not benefit from the same attention and accessibility.
In this sense, the assurance of proximity and individualized support is the first criterion for selecting future partners.
It is therefore crucial to establish a relationship of trust and honesty with your IT service provider.
In addition, it’s important to note that not all data centers have the same qualities, especially when it comes to security.
These aspects are crucial, as not all hosting companies provide the same service.
Why choose local cloud computing?
There are many reasons to switch to the local cloud, and we’re going to take a look at them in this article.
First and foremost, decisions can be taken within the framework of an organized and properly structured project.
For example, in the case of new software development that requires many significant server resources, CIOs could be faced with a daunting task, not only in terms of commitment but also in terms of deployment time.
The cloud is therefore both essential and could be considered the most efficient solution.
What’s more, the disappearance of IT systems is another telling situation, as many companies choose to move to cloud services rather than invest in expensive equipment and resources.
In this way, the local cloud offers many advantages, with a particular focus on businesses.
For greater centralization and simplicity
They may be called onsite or edge data centers, but what they all have in common is that they are small-scale.
In this case, when they are called proximity data centers, it’s because their location close to customers is a major advantage.
It’s important to note that, in fact, a local data center is a hosting and information processing solution that is a local economic structure.
It is often necessary for the smooth running of the Internet.
It also enables managers and professionals to manage their IT environments centrally, offering greater autonomy and freedom in data management.
Service quality
When you place your trust in an IT service provider, you benefit from the most advanced technology available and the knowledge of a multidisciplinary team of experts capable of providing a variety of services and offering specific, personalized advice.
As a result, you benefit from privileged relationships with available professionals.
Continuous speed and availability
This advantage is the main distinction with a large data center, which does not focus on local players such as local service providers.
The geographical location of local data centers and their multi-disciplinary teams make it possible to achieve the fastest response time, for example by deploying dedicated fiber or redundant equipment in companies requiring high bandwidth.
The important thing to remember is that if the path to the network is shorter, latency time is also reduced, and therefore generates better performance!
Social issues
By using a local service provider, you participate in theeconomic activity of your region by using the local service of your choice.
What’s more, less equipment is required (intercountry/continental router), which inevitably emits less CO2.
The guarantee of real safety
Hosting in a Swiss data center and a dedicated, responsive team ensure maximum security for your data, as well as compliance with data security standards. This is the case of Infomaniak, with whom we work in collaboration, which offers a Public Cloud solution in Switzerland.
