{"id":768,"date":"2020-05-29T09:57:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T09:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apiculus.in\/blog\/2020\/05\/29\/the-business-case-for-local-cloud-services\/"},"modified":"2023-07-24T07:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T07:08:29","slug":"the-business-case-for-local-cloud-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\/blog\/the-business-case-for-local-cloud-services\/","title":{"rendered":"The Business Case for Local Cloud Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\/blog\/the-business-case-for-local-cloud-services\/#Cloud_Computing_Is_a_Big_Pie\" title=\"Cloud Computing Is a Big Pie\">Cloud Computing Is a Big Pie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\/blog\/the-business-case-for-local-cloud-services\/#Data_Localisation_Is_Inevitable\" title=\"Data Localisation Is Inevitable\">Data Localisation Is Inevitable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\/blog\/the-business-case-for-local-cloud-services\/#Customers_Benefit_from_a_Local_Cloud\" title=\"Customers Benefit from a Local Cloud\">Customers Benefit from a Local Cloud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\/blog\/the-business-case-for-local-cloud-services\/#Local_Telcos_Have_the_Upper_Hand\" title=\"Local Telcos Have the Upper Hand\">Local Telcos Have the Upper Hand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\/blog\/the-business-case-for-local-cloud-services\/#IndiQus_Is_That_Partner\" title=\"IndiQus Is That Partner!\">IndiQus Is That Partner!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Chances are that you are already a consumer of cloud services in your personal and professional domains. From emails to productivity apps, all kinds of software are hosted and run on the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>Cloud computing was an idea that was waiting to happen. All it needed was reliable, high-speed internet. In the past decade, as access to high-speed internet became widespread, the business of cloud computing boomed.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Computing_Is_a_Big_Pie\"><\/span><b>Cloud Computing Is a Big Pie<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Cloud computing helps organisations cut costs on hardware, software, maintenance, and personnel, as well as deploy a wide variety of business applications that can be run from any location. Through technologies such as software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), cloud computing offers organisations an efficient way to outsource all their computing needs.<\/p>\n<p>Across the world, an increasing emphasis on digital transformation, transition to Industry 4.0, rising penetration of internet and mobile devices, and big data computing are accelerating the demand for cloud services. The global cloud services market, which stood at USD 229 billion in 2019, is expected to grow at an astounding CAGR of 22.3% to touch USD 500 billion by 2023. With Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) getting on the cloud bandwagon, the market size will expand exponentially in emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p>The public cloud market is massive, but it is currently dominated by a few large players\u2014called hyperscale cloud providers\u2014such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2019-07-29-gartner-says-worldwide-iaas-public-cloud-services-market-grew-31point3-percent-in-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Approximately 77% of the market in 2017\u20132018 was shared between the five giants\u2014Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba, Google, and IBM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Chart by <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/plugins\/visualizer-charts-and-graphs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Visualizer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2019-07-29-gartner-says-worldwide-iaas-public-cloud-services-market-grew-31point3-percent-in-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gartner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But that scenario is going to change soon because worldwide, there is an increasing push for data localisation, and hyperscale providers are not in a position to fill the gap.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Localisation_Is_Inevitable\"><\/span><b>Data Localisation Is Inevitable<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>It has been famously said that data is the new oil. Governments around the world are waking up to the significance of data as an asset class. The priceless intelligence that can be derived from data has led to a rush among governments to protect and control their citizen\u2019s information: from their social media posts to their credit card transactions. Governments are quickly enacting data residency and data protection laws, which require that the data about a nation\u2019s citizens be collected, processed, and stored inside the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/en\/Pages\/DTL\/STI_and_ICTs\/ICT4D-Legislation\/eCom-Data-Protection-Laws.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Out of 194 countries globally, 132 have already enacted some data residency or privacy legislation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Chart by <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/plugins\/visualizer-charts-and-graphs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Visualizer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/en\/Pages\/DTL\/STI_and_ICTs\/ICT4D-Legislation\/eCom-Data-Protection-Laws.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UNCTAD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This push for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\">data localisation<\/a>, combined with the fact that hyperscale cloud providers do not have their data centres in most countries, throws up an incredible opportunity for local telcos, ISPs, and data centre (DC) providers.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customers_Benefit_from_a_Local_Cloud\"><\/span><b>Customers Benefit from a Local Cloud<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The competitive edge that an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\">in-country cloud service<\/a> can give makes it extremely attractive to customers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Regulatory compliance<\/b>: Hiring the services of a local cloud provider helps organisations comply with national data protection and data residency laws easily.<\/p>\n<p><b>High-speed operations<\/b>: Local DCs offer customers significantly lower latency (sub-10 ms) compared to Hyperscale providers (50\u2013300 ms). This is a significant gain when one is running time-critical operations.<\/p>\n<p><b>No forex shocks<\/b>: In-country cloud services bill customers in the local currency. As a result, customers avoid foreign exchange fluctuations that are inherent in foreign currency billing of overseas providers. Customers can thus manage their working capital better.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fast, personalised service<\/b>: Local providers can deliver quick and more personalised services as well as tech support. There are limitless options for stacking technologies and customising price plans.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_Telcos_Have_the_Upper_Hand\"><\/span><b>Local Telcos Have the Upper Hand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of the internet. With their rich technology expertise and strong local networks, local telecom and allied service providers have the upper hand when it comes to expanding into the in-country cloud business. Building and managing cloud computing services is a natural extension of their existing strength area. Compared to a new, non-local cloud service, local players can not only integrate and scale up faster, they can also provide superior last-mile service to their customers.<\/p>\n<p>All you need is a reliable and competent cloud solutions partner who can help you create a world-class cloud services infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IndiQus_Is_That_Partner\"><\/span><b>IndiQus Is That Partner!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>With more than 20 customers in 5 countries, spread across internet, BFSI, telecom, and services verticals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apiculus.com\"><b>Apiculus<\/b><\/a> is a leading provider of cloud solutions. Apiculus has enabled telcos, ISPs, and DC providers in emerging markets to build profitable in-country cloud solutions. We offer turnkey, SLA-based, fully managed solutions covering platform, technology stack, and business consulting. Our 360\u00b0 solution, called apiculus\u2122\u2014covering cloud management portal, billing platform, underlying tech stack, and professional services\u2014enables telcos and ISPs setup and run in-country cloud businesses with ease. Our customers have gone on to become the #1 cloud providers in their markets.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a telco, ISP, or a DC provider, this is the right time to enter the local cloud services market, and Apiculus can help you do that\u2014quickly, efficiently, and reliably.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chances are that you are already a consumer of cloud services in your personal and professional domains. 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