Cloud vs. On-Premise: A Straightforward Guide for Businesses in Sukhumvit

Walk down Sukhumvit Road—from the high-rises of Asoke to our own neighborhood in Ekkamai—and you will see businesses of every size. Some run entirely on laptops and coffee shop Wi-Fi; others have dedicated server rooms humming 24/7.

One of the most common questions we get at Jan IT is: "Should I move everything to the Cloud, or do I need a server in the office?"

The answer is rarely "all or nothing." As a Responsive IT Partner serving clients across Bangkok (and internationally), we believe the best solution is often a Hybrid one. Here is a straightforward breakdown to help you decide.

The Case for the Cloud (e.g., Microsoft 365)

For communication and collaboration, the Cloud is king.

• Accessibility: Your team can work from anywhere—crucial for Bangkok's traffic-dodging commuters or international branches.
• No Hardware Maintenance: You don't need to worry about air conditioning or hardware failure.
• Jan IT's Approach: We are a Microsoft Partner because we believe tools like Exchange Online and Teams are superior to hosting your own email server. It is safer, faster, and requires less maintenance.

The Case for On-Premise (e.g., Synology NAS)

However, "The Cloud" isn't magic. It relies on your internet connection. In Thailand, having local assets can still be a major advantage.

• Speed for Large Files: If you are a design firm or video production house, pulling gigabytes of data from the cloud can be slow. A local server (like a NAS) is instant.
• Data Sovereignty & Cost: Storing massive amounts of data in the cloud can get expensive monthly. A one-time purchase of hardware can sometimes offer better long-term ROI.
• Jan IT's Approach: We practice what we preach. We utilize a Proxmox Cluster and Synology NAS in our own office for development, heavy lifting, and local backups.

The "Hybrid" Sweet Spot: Peace of Mind

Why choose one when you can have both? At Jan IT, we often deploy Hybrid Environments for our clients:

1. Cloud for Productivity: Microsoft 365 for email and documents.
2. On-Premise for Speed: A local server for heavy daily work.
3. Cross-Backup: We use Synology Active Backup to back up your Cloud data to your office, ensuring you have a copy of your data even if the internet goes dark.

Infrastructure That Fits You

Whether your office is a single unit in Thong Lo or a whole floor in Silom, your IT infrastructure should fit your workflow, not the other way around.

We don't just sell licenses; we design architectures. We consider your internet stability, your power backup needs (using UPS systems to handle Bangkok's power fluctuations), and your budget.

Confused by the Cloud? Contact Jan IT today. Let's sit down and design a Hybrid solution that gives you the speed of a local server with the freedom of the cloud.