In the midst of the transition towards digital transformation, almost all organizations are choosing to migrate to the cloud. According to a report by NetApp, 98% of Spanish companies are in this process. However, this adaptation is being carried out gradually so that companies can adjust to their new reality. In fact, the same study reveals that three out of four workloads are still on-premise.
Although the adoption of SaaS modalities is increasing due to their lower implementation complexity, the need for gradual adaptation and the trend towards hybrid models due to their security and cost benefits are leading to the integration of both modalities being the ideal scenario for business growth.
“When it comes to establishing the technological ecosystem in companies, the real problem is that there are quite a few that do not have the capacity or knowledge to manage their technological infrastructure, but at the same time want and require to have comprehensive control over it,” says Hugo Mendiguchia, Tech Lead at knowmad mood.
Combining SaaS and On-Prem in companies
Knowmad Mood, a leading technology consultancy in digital transformation, highlights the benefits of combining these approaches:
- Greater control over technological infrastructure. By opting for SaaS, the administration of the infrastructure falls to the provider, which means that the company loses the total control it has with the on-premise modality. However, by combining both modalities, it is possible to contract software while maintaining internal management, allowing a balance between control and outsourcing.
- Customized infrastructure adapted to the client’s needs. SaaS and on-premise integration allows companies to customize software configuration to their specific needs. This includes custom features, unique integrations, and security settings tailored to the company’s internal policies.
- Freedom of data location. One of the main advantages of the on-premise model is the ability to host critical applications and information within the company’s own infrastructure, allowing for more customized cybersecurity. By combining both models, companies can decide which data to host on their infrastructure and which on the SaaS provider’s.
- Security and regulatory compliance. Applications and software require constant updates to maintain security. In the SaaS model, providers manage these updates, freeing companies from this task. However, by combining SaaS and on-premise, companies can rely on a third party, such as Knowmad Mood, to manage the infrastructure and ensure that specific security and regulatory requirements are met according to their internal policies.
