Data residency is the process of determining where data is stored and processed. This includes both physical and virtual locations, such as servers, databases, cloud services, and other IT infrastructure. Organizations must identify the (geographical) boundaries of their data residency policy in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as to protect the integrity and security of the data.

What are the pros and cons of storing data on-premise versus in the cloud?

The pros of storing data on-premise include:

1. Increased control over data and access to physical hardware
2. Ability to customize the system to fit specific business needs
3. Reduced reliance on outside service providers

The cons of storing data on-premise include:

1. Higher up-front costs for hardware and software
2. Scalability limitations
3. Increased risk of data loss due to physical threats

The pros of storing data in the cloud include:

1. Lower up-front costs
2. Increased scalability and flexibility
3. Ability to access data anytime, anywhere

The cons of storing data in the cloud include:

1. Reduced control over data and access to physical hardware
2. Reliance on third-party service providers
3. Potential privacy and security concerns

For storing Atlas data, we always make the case for a cloud solution, citing the benefits listed above, and this has worked very well. If this is not possible due to regulations or law, we opt for a hybrid solution where critical data is stored on premise and other data in the cloud.

We’ve always got your best interests in mind, regardless of how we do it.