Anyone looking to modernise their business with digital signage soon finds themselves faced with a fundamental question: cloud solution or on-premises server? Whilst many companies used to rely on their own servers in the basement, the trend today is clearly moving towards the cloud. But which model is actually cheaper for you in the long run? We’ve done the math.
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Cloud vs. on-premises: Which digital signage solution is more cost-effective in the long run?
The cost trap of on-premise solutions
At first glance, an on-premise solution (software running on your own servers) seems attractive, as there are no monthly subscription fees. But appearances can be deceiving. The hidden costs are massive:
- High initial costs: You have to buy expensive server hardware.
- Maintenance & IT: Your IT team has to take care of updates, security patches and backups.
- Power & space: Servers consume energy 24/7.
Cloud solutions: affordable, flexible and secure
With a cloud solution like SignageNow, these worries disappear completely. You save on hardware costs and maintenance. But is it secure?
Absolutely! Many people think on-premise solutions are more secure because the data is ‘in-house’. However, cloud providers invest in state-of-the-art security standards that a small company server can hardly match. At SignageNow, we go one step further: our solution is fully GDPR-compliant and all our servers are located in the EU. So your data remains secure in local data centres.
Conclusion: The cloud wins the value-for-money contest
When you add up the costs of hardware, electricity, IT staff and time, the cloud solution comes out on top every time.
With SignageNow, you get a highly secure, European solution that grows with your business – and it’s even completely free on the basic plan.
