Yes, it’s true. For more than two years, we have observed this trend while consulting companies and working on IT projects. More and more companies are choosing to host IT solutions on their own servers. And it makes sense. In practice, it becomes evident that most disruptions are not caused by the hardware itself but by human factors and the level of expertise of the specialists involved. “Own hardware” allows better control over data (especially to prevent leaks to competitors), significantly reduces costs, and adapts infrastructure to specific needs. For projects involving containerization and orchestration, the “advantage” of clouds nearly disappears.
Key Facts
- In 2024, the volume of cloud technologies in Russia will reach 162 billion rubles (+33% year-over-year), but the share of companies hosting IT solutions on their own servers will increase from 3% to 10% in the next two to three years (VK Tech).
- 31% of companies cite data control as the main advantage of local solutions (Forbes).
- 29% highlight independence from external providers as a critical factor (Forbes).
- 48% of respondents choose their own servers due to strict security requirements (Forbes).
- AI-based solutions are deployed on their own servers in 95% of cases to protect data and work results (Forbes).
These data further emphasize that transitioning to “own hardware” is a deliberate step businesses take for long-term stability and economic efficiency.