Cloud versus On-Premise, the pros and cons side by side
On-premises or The Cloud?
Cloud vs On Premise dilemma raises a number of organization-specific questions that need answers to make the right choice.
If the existing applications in your organization perform well, then, what is the point of switching to “The Cloud”? To facilitate the right decision, we analyze the umbrella term of “The Cloud from different angles. This article has been written to make the actual Cloud costs versus on-premises solutions transparent.
The wonderful Cloud world
As soon as you get into Cloud Solutions, you discover that there is a world of applications.
Cloud Solution are tailored for different business areas. EasyData is, of course, no exception. The advantage for you as a customer service customer is a giant saving on the setup costs and operational use. EasyData Cloud Solutions are focused on Data Science and can be broken into Data Capture, Data Analysis and online monitoring of processing. Applications on-site are possible to make Cloud vs on-premise decision transparent.
Cloud vs On-Premises and security aspects
Our Cloud Solutions are hosted on highly secure servers in a dedicated data center. We care about security of your data like no other, after all, we are a data services provider company, which is our specialty. Security implementation comes with a price tag in any deployment model and you should consider the options. If you compare the facilities of EasyData with those of your organization, who takes the highest security measures and at what cost? This question is essential for your consideration of the “Cloud vs On Premises” deployment. Answering this will guide your decision-making process.
Cloud security is a comprehensive framework of technologies, policies, and organizational measures. Because security needs vary, we tailor our Cloud security solutions to your specific requirements. To learn more or get answers to your security concerns, contact us. Would you first like to discover more about Cloud services yourself, versus working locally?
Cloud vs On-Premises Cost Overview
If EasyData and/or the client must bend over backwards to arrive at a working Cloud solution for the project, we certainly will not pursue this route. If a Cloud Solution is too problematic, it is certainly an option to install our technology on a local server. In that situation, there is no advantage of Cloud over On-premises. Below is a general cost breakdown of an on-premises installation:
Example costs of On-premises installation |
Operational expenses 5 years |
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The costs shown are a ballpark estimate and are intended to give a general idea of expenses. Of course, every real-life case will be different.
When you look at these costs, you may wonder how EasyData can provide affordable Cloud solutions.
Well, EasyData leverages scale and specialization to offer cost-effective Cloud Solutions. Intensive data processing in customized environments is our field of expertise.
The different Cloud models compared to On-premises
Different Cloud models offer varying levels of control and responsibility. Below is a general comparison:
On-premises(your server) |
IaaS(Infrastructure as a service) |
PaaS(Platform as a service) |
SaaS100% Service as a service |
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| Application |
Application |
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| Data |
Data |
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| Middleware |
Middleware |
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Operating system |
Operating system |
Operating system |
Operating system |
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Virtualization |
Virtualization |
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| Servers |
Servers |
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Storage |
Storage |
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Connections |
Connections |
This table shows where the individual responsibilities lie. The text in red shows the prts that are your responsibility. The text in green indicates where you can expect responsibility from your Cloud Service Provider.
Middleware
The table above features ‘Middleware’. Middleware is essential for integrating different software applications into a functioning system in cloud architecture solutions. In Cloud Solutions such as those provided by EasyData, it is often an essential component. As a metaphor, middleware acts as the “cement” that binds applications together, enabling seamless functionality. EasyData often utilizes RabbitMQ in this role in our Cloud environments, ensuring smooth interoperability. Keep in mind that without ‘Middleware’ many applications are not operational in distributed solutions. So, middleware has an impact on the solution cost. That can also be a factor to consider when choosing between Cloud vs on-premise solutions.
Cloud vs On-Premises summary
We are in the era of a great options to choose from be it Cloud or On-premises solutions. Choosing the best IT infrastructure depends on your organization’s specific needs and goals. What we can do without deep diving into your situation is sketching a wireframe picture as potential Cloud models that would work for you and compare them with the On-premises option.
In general, you can say that a form of Cloud service saves costs. While Cloud services generally offer cost savings and flexibility, an on-premises setup may still be appropriate in some cases.
Cloud vs On Premise in project management
Certainly, in our industry, scaling up or down capacity is a recurring issue. In that sense, Hybrid Cloud solutions provide an alternative by allowing businesses to run certain operations on-premises while leveraging Cloud computing power as needed. In the case of (temporary) scaling up, we can empower you with EasyData’s in-house computing resources.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
In this case, the Cloud Platform offers subscribers the space to move the use of their software to the Cloud. An example of this is Microsoft 365 providing access to the Office applications in the browser from the cloud. Other applications or Cloud Services can be connected to this, such as SharePoint. Other applications that you often see as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) are software applications such as CRM software (Customer Relationship Management) or human resurces management (HRM) solutions. With SaaS, you see the greatest transition effect if you further elaborate on the question “Cloud vs On Premise”.
Software as a Service (SaaS) gives you the necessary computing power
In summary, you can say that Cloud Services in the form of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) gives users the option of giving online access to the application via the browser of their choice. Your browser works as a thin client. The actual computing power you use is on the server side. Your computer does not have to be that powerful, it only needs to handle your browser of choice.
What does SaaS mean as a Cloud Service of your choice?
With SaaS as a Cloud Service model, the access of subscribers is limited to only access and use of the Online software applications that have been agreed upon in the SaaS subscription form. The SaaS provider arranges everything else, cybersecurity, storage of your data, etc. SaaS has keeps gaining users as you can log in from anywhere and continue where you left off your work. For this, SaaS also manages your software application settings. All for a moderate (usually) subscription fee.
That explains the success of SaaS. This form of Cloud Service is easy to use daily and designed for use by as many target groups as possible.
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
This model offers users more than just the use of a Cloud Service. PaaS provides users with a Cloud-based platform that includes the operating system, runtime, and tools needed for application development. Platform-as-a-Service gives the user more control than with the SaaS model. Users retain control over their applications and data, while infrastructure management is handled by the provider.
PaaS provides users with a Cloud-based platform that includes the operating system, runtime, and tools needed for application development. Users retain control over their applications and data, while infrastructure management is handled by the provider.
Platform as a Service (PaaS) gives you Cloud vs On-Premise insides
With PaaS, users can place their applications on the Cloud infrastructure with programming languages, libraries, services and tools that are supported by the provider. You give the subscriber control over the selected applications, stored data and configuration settings for the applications. In this case, the subscriber is relieved of the network administration, hardware handling, the OS management. All these are PaaS provider responsibility.
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
With the help of IaaS, subscribers connected to this Cloud Service can design a complete environment according to their insights. For example, think of a virtual network. Configuring such a system requires specific IT knowledge. IT specialists with knowledge of Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) can configure a stable IT infrastructure. If you opt for the “Infrastructure as a service” (IaaS) form, aspects such as monitoring the individual servers and Cloud Services also come into play.
IaaS is comparable to renting an apartment and judging Cloud vs On-Premise decisions
At EasyData we are not customers of Infrastructure as a service (IaaS); EasyData keep the hardware in-house. EasyData rents complete so-called ‘Private Racks’ in data centers. That is just like renting an apartment, that you furnish yourself. Only when the roof starts leaking you call the landlord. “Infrastructure as a service” (IaaS) works in much the same way as the proposed metaphor.
Configure infrastructure as a service (IaaS) yourself
If you are allowed to determine the IT structure yourself, important components such as security also come into play. When setting up your Cloud infrastructure, security should be at the top of the list. Security in IaaS Security is a key consideration when setting up Cloud infrastructure. If you’re unsure whether your Cloud setup is secure, you can test your basic security on Internet.nl. This site gives users without technical knowledge insight into how protected they are on the Internet. Internet.nl assesses aspects that are meaningful to users. At EasyData, we adhere to CIS Benchmarks to ensure robust security standards. We believe that this security is fundamental for everyone who is involved in setting up the Cloud Infrastructure. Again, beside Cloud applications On-Premise, or a hybrid solution. All to make Cloud vs On-Premise decisions smart.
Cloud vs On-Premises. How does that fit into your ICT Strategy?
The above list gives a nice overview of the available options. EasyData collaborates with clients to configure tailored Cloud models. We do not shy away from a POC (Proof of Concept) to test your requirements in practice. As soon as you can state your requirements in a way that we can translate them into a working concept, you have already won half the competitive battle. Are you not there yet? Then you will find EasyData at your side in the development of this.
EasyData, Your Cloud Partner
Having transitioned from an On-Premises-focused IT company to a Cloud-centric organization, EasyData is committed to future-proofing businesses with a flexible Cloud platform. Our vision is that we want to be a future-proof organization. This is only possible with a stable and well-thought-out Cloud Platform. A Cloud Platform that has the flexibility to keep up with the speed of emerging market developments, such as generative AI. EasyData’s Cloud Platform can handle these changes effortlessly.
We are excited to share this knowledge with our partners in Business
Contact EasyData today to explore how our expertise can accelerate your digital transformation. We give you balanced information about Cloud vs On-Premise.
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