Tech is the beating heart of nearly every business, so it pays to make sure it’s “in the right place”. Servers can be up in the Cloud, or right next to you. The choice is yours, so read on to make sure you’re making the right one.

Control

Perhaps one of the strongest arguments in favour of an on-premise server is control. By keeping a server on-site, clients have complete command over everything from the configuration to upgrades, to changes in the system. This due diligence translates to control of both efficiency and data, “minimising risks and surprises,” and turning organisations into the masters of cost and security.

Flexibility

The ‘one-size-fits-all’ model is ancient history in the fast-paced world of tech innovation where the crucial metrics are flexibility and scalability. Dell’s EMC (full-featured enterprise) servers are designed to place organisational performance at the heart of their server configuration. This includes the freedom to personalise components, networking gear, and software solutions. The benefits of this approach are likely to be evident from the start, but will also be seen in long-term performance outcomes, as clients optimise their resources and speeds.

Performance

One of the scariest elements of cloud-based servers is their external management. With servers as invisible as the Cloud itself, basic issues such as reliability and security are left to the uncertainty of trust. This is not very reassuring when researchers use terms such as “challenges and limitations” when discussing Cloud safety. On-premise servers such as Dell EMC PowerEdge 16th gen place performance control in the hands of the client. In an age where data has never been more important, keeping valuables close has never mattered more.

Collaboration

A recurrent security issue is remote working. Cloud-based servers allow plentiful opportunities for data breaches and data corruption, whether accidental or deliberate. On-premise servers remove all of these problems by tightly controlling what kind of data is stored, where it is stored, and who can access it. Rather than acting as a threat to collaborative business practices, this approach provides one rulebook for everyone, enhancing organisational harmony.

Security

The Cloud has made leaps and bounds in its security measures. However, the jury is still out on whether it matches the capabilities of an on-premise server. One factor that nobody can argue with is that Dell EMC PowerEdge servers ensure that data stays on-site, in sight, and away from threats. Clients who may benefit include financial institutions, healthcare institutions, and schools, as well as businesses that place data security at the heart of their operations.

Price

When it comes to comparing the price of Cloud-based and on-premise servers such as Dell EMC servers, it is a question of weighing up the short-term versus long-term cost benefits. Companies can benefit from the lower up-front cost of Cloud servers. However, EMC servers such as Dell’s 16th gen PowerEdge are designed with longevity in mind. Intended to grow and evolve with your business, on-premise servers accrue a host of efficiency savings in the long run. Declaring that Cloud computing “is basically renting computers, instead of owning and operating your own”, project-management company Base Camp shouted “We’ve Left!” after discovering that they would save $7 million (USD) over five years by swapping the Cloud for an on-premise server.

Next Steps

If you want to follow Base Camp’s example and experience the same heart-pounding excitement of saving money while boosting your server security, Server Source can help. Get in touch today!

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