Cloud Repatriation
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Why European and UK Companies Are Bringing Their Data Back Home
The cloud revolution promised flexibility, scalability, and cost savings—but now, a growing number of European and UK businesses are repatriating their data back on-premises or to third-party European data centers. Why? Because control, cost efficiency, and compliance are becoming more important than ever.
1. Data Sovereignty: Stay Compliant, Stay Safe
With regulations like GDPR and the EU Data Governance Act, keeping data within European borders isn’t just smart—it’s often a legal requirement. Repatriation ensures your data stays under your control, reducing risks from international data transfers and third-party access.
2. Cost Savings: Stop Wasting Money on Cloud Bloat
Did you know that up to 32% of cloud spending is wasted on unused or inefficient resources? Many companies are realizing that on-premises or hybrid models offer predictable costs, especially with OpEx financing and extended support contracts. No more surprise bills—just clear, long-term savings.
3. Security & Control: Your Data, Your Rules
Public clouds offer convenience, but they also mean shared responsibility for security. Repatriation gives you full visibility and control over your infrastructure, reducing risks from misconfigurations, supply chain attacks, and vendor lock-in.
4. Flexibility: No More Vendor Dictating Your IT Strategy
Cloud providers can change pricing, deprecate services, or impose limits—leaving you scrambling. With repatriation, you decide when to upgrade, what hardware to use, and how to optimize performance for your unique needs.
5. Sustainability: A Greener IT Footprint
Localized data centers, especially those powered by renewables, can reduce your carbon footprint compared to global cloud providers. If sustainability is a priority, repatriation aligns with ESG goals while keeping data close to home.
Is Repatriation Right for You?
Not every workload needs to leave the cloud—but for compliance-critical, high-cost, or performance-sensitiveapplications, repatriation offers control, savings, and peace of mind.
Next Steps:
Audit your cloud spending—are you overpaying?
Assess which workloads could benefit from repatriation.
Explore OpEx-based on-premises solutions or European colocation providers.
The future of IT isn’t just in the cloud—it’s in smart, strategic balance. Could repatriation be your next move?