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What is an On-Premise?

Definition

Software installed and run on customer's own servers and infrastructure rather than vendor-hosted cloud. On-premise deployments offer maximum control, customization, and data sovereignty but require internal IT management, hardware investment, and manual updates."

Why This Matters

On-premise deployment provides maximum control and data sovereignty while requiring significant IT resources, hardware investment, and manual updates. Most on-premise choices are driven by regulatory requirements rather than preference.

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