On-Premises

What does on-premises mean?

On-Premises describes an IT infrastructure that is completely on site is operated and maintained within the company. In contrast to Cloud solutionswhere services are provided over the Internet, on-premises solutions have their servers, databases and applications physically owned and controlled by the company.

Advantages and challenges

On-Premises offers complete control over the IT infrastructure and ensures high data securityas sensitive information is not stored in the cloud. It is particularly suitable for companies with strict compliance requirements or in industries such as finance and healthcare. Allerdings erfordert On-Premises high initial investment, regular maintenance and qualified personnel, which overall costs can increase.