What do you mean: Is it still worth having your own data center in the cloud era? Does your present make economic sense and how will it continue in the future?
The data center in the company
These are all very valid questions. After all, the company’s own data center is a cost factor that should not be underestimated. And this should also be used sensibly. When we talk about data centers here, we mean on the one hand the building or the premises in which your main computer technology and the infrastructure necessary for operation can be found. On the other hand, it also includes the department in your company or the organizational unit itself that takes care of this technology. Put simply, it’s about the two components hardware and IT personnel.
Is the cloud the end of the data center?
It is well known that a company cannot survive without a functioning accounting system. And every good business economist sees cost savings behind all costs. So wouldn’t it make more sense to save on hardware and personnel and outsource everything? Many providers of public cloud services are courting new customers with discounts, competitive prices and a wide variety of business models. This gives the impression that it would actually be feasible to cut IT costs noticeably without any losses. Once the company’s own IT infrastructure has been written off and new high costs are emerging, decision-makers quickly tend to say goodbye to the data center. Without further thought, the point of view could be as follows: The cloud is the death of the data center. This view, however, is very short-sighted and, above all, one-sided. If we take a closer look at the issue, we will see that our own data center can still be worthwhile. If it is used correctly and efficiently, it will still work effectively.
TeamDrive in your data center
Whether or not it’s worth it depends, of course, on which providers and solutions you choose. TeamDrive is cost-efficient and secure. The TeamDrive software solution tailored to you and your requirements offers full control over your data with maximum security. You benefit from a ready-made server solution with first-class support and contacts in Germany. Our enterprise servers also offer a fully-fledged management console and external authentication via LDAP/AD/Shiboleth. Two-factor authentication is also available as an option. You also enjoy complete freedom when choosing a server. This also gives you the option of implementing hybrid cloud scenarios and making your data center even more scalable and future-proof.
An outlook
But what is future-proof? If we trust in industry giants and expert opinions, the digital business of the future will require the integration of a multitude of applications and information sources. Some of them will be in your company and others will be owned by customers. Others will include new data types and sources, as well as third-party data feeds. Companies are unlikely to be able to build comprehensive digital business applications based solely on a traditional local data center. However, this also means that your own data center is still a requirement and should not simply be saved. The ability to integrate multiple applications, data types and data sources in a secure manner will make the difference between the success and failure of digital business. The best way to do this is to have a simple topology and interconnect multiple data centers of different companies working together for the digital business. With increasing standardization of APIs, the speed of these connections will encourage the development of even more useful applications.
Make your business future-proof!
