According to Uptime Institute Studies, Public Cloud repatriation to local data centers improves cost control, security and efficiency. This strategic move tackles the need to optimize resources and improve financial predictability in the use of technology.
An increasing number of Latin American companies are conducting a process called Cloud Repatriation.
This means that after having migrated their applications and data to the public cloud, companies are in the process of moving some or all of them to local data centers rather than relying exclusively on the public cloud.
“Cost control is one of the main reasons behind this trend. A study by the Uptime Institute found that 42% of organizations surveyed did so because public cloud costs were higher than expected. Thus, repatriated applications manage to optimize operational expenses by avoiding unexpected costs associated with some services, such as auto-scaling or data transfer, amongst regions or outside the public cloud, which can increase due to configuration omissions or due to the complexity of estimating them by a 100% before migrating to the public cloud,” said Hugo Acha, Data Center Regional Product Manager, Cirion Technologies.
In addition to cost savings, cloud repatriation offers greater security and regulatory compliance, especially for highly regulated sectors such as the public, financial and healthcare sectors.
By moving their data and apps. to local data centers or private clouds, businesses can ensure their information complies with local regulations and is better protected.
On the other hand, Juan José Calderón, Data Center Business Manager, Cirion, said that as one of the main digital infrastructure and technology providers in the region, Cirion offers services such as Bare Metal Cloud, which allows companies to use on-demand physical servers, providing increased transparency and cost predictability.
“We have implemented computing nodes in five Latin American regions, and we will continue to grow to meet the increasing demand for flexible and secure solutions.”
This approach not only improves financial control, but it also simplifies daily operations.
“Repatriation is not a setback, but rather an optimization of resources. Companies opting for this option are looking for the best way to balance costs and operational efficiency,” he said.
Cloud repatriation is pitched as a smart strategy to optimize use of resources, improve safety, and reduce costs.
With the right mix of public and private cloud services and data centers, companies can leverage the best of both worlds, adjusting to their specific needs and ensuring their operations are efficient and sustainable.
