Private cloud
What is a private cloud?

A private cloud is a cloud computing environment dedicated to a single organization, which may include multiple business consumers (e.g., business units). This environment can manage and operated by the organization itself, a third party, or some combination of them, and it can exist on or off premises.

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  • What are the benefits of a private cloud?
  • How does private cloud work?
  • Who should consider a private cloud?
  • How can HPE help you with private cloud solutions?
What are the benefits of a private cloud?

What are the benefits of a private cloud?

  • Maintain control over data and IT assets, including financial, operational, and management controls, across your entire private estate.  
  • Customization allows organizations to configure hardware, software, and networks to fit specific operational needs. This flexibility allows seamless integration with legacy systems or industry-specific tools. 
  • Meet regulatory compliance as private clouds simplify adherence to industry regulations and governmental requirements by allowing custom security and auditing protocols. This is especially useful for sectors like healthcare, finance, and government. Security compliant, strict access policies, and data compliance frameworks like HIPAA or GDPR make them ideal for sensitive workloads. 
  • Gain agility, as organizations leverage the elasticity of a cloud operating model to flex and scale to meet the unique performance needs of the organization and the workloads that support them.  
  • Drive efficiency and optimize cost, with predictability, as you manage and operate your own dedicated infrastructure.  
  • Keep data private and secure, as private clouds provide full isolation and control over data.  
  • Deliver a self-service and on-demand experience. Developers and other line of business stakeholders access tools and resources used to innovate. And IT can easily manage and provision resources to match the needs to the business. 

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