Security News > 2022 > January > On-premises cloud: The worst of both worlds?

While some may opt for the increasingly popular cloud-as-a-service model, outsourcing their cloud access and resources to a third-party, others are looking to private on-premises cloud solutions to mobilize their teams online.

While an on-premises cloud solution might seem like an appealing way to get your team online while retaining full control and maximum security, is it really the best of both worlds? We'll get into that in a moment, but first let's outline what we mean by on-premises cloud and how it differentiates from regular cloud solutions.

If we think of cloud migration in terms of living arrangements, choosing a public cloud solution would be akin to moving into a house share - contracts are often short-term and you'd have your own space, but you'd have to share some of that space with others depending on how much you pay and what you need from month to month.

With an on-premises cloud solution, a business can offer everything that regular cloud solutions offer, including secure remote working, but that business must house all hardware itself and perform updates and upgrades where necessary.

While on-premises cloud solutions can be procured via a subscription-based model where you pay a monthly or annual fee to "Rent" the equipment, the risks of hidden costs with an on-premises solution are far greater than private or public cloud options.

While there is no doubt some instances where on-premises cloud solutions make sense, at least as part of a hybrid cloud strategy, for most businesses the risks far outweigh the benefits.

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