Cloud Vs. On-Premises: 6 Benefits Of Keeping Data Private

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We can think of at least six reasons why you would want to store your data in a privately controlled data center rather than use a public cloud service. Let’s gain an understanding of the on-premises vs. cloud debate, and see why some tech leaders advocate a hybrid model where both coexist.
Major technology vendors, including Microsoft and Oracle, have stepped up their efforts in recent weeks to emphasize the benefits of storing data and running applications, platforms, and infrastructure in the cloud — whether public or private. But many IT leaders that I speak with in my work as a consultant remain caught in the debate over maintaining on-premises data centers versus moving to the cloud.
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