On-Premise, also known as "on-site," is a hosting model where data and software are stored on internal servers within the company.
This means that the company retains total control over its data, as it is not hosted in the cloud or on external servers.
All information is stored locally, allowing the company to maintain control over its resources and the confidentiality of its sensitive data, which offers advantages in terms of security, compliance, and personalization.
However, this model requires significant investments in hardware infrastructure, maintenance, and qualified human resources for the management and upkeep of internal servers. Furthermore, data backup is a major concern with 'on-premise' usage, necessitating an externalized data backup solution.
Data security also falls under the company's responsibility, which can significantly increase the management burden of an 'on-premise' solution.
Software updates and capacity management also fall under the company's responsibility.