Comparative analysis of data security and total cost of ownership between self-hosted and public cloud infrastructure
Fatunse, Victor (2026)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202605049042
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202605049042
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In this study, the goal was to optimize and compare a self -hosted IT infrastructure against a public cloud provider. The study focuses on the total cost of ownership (TCO) and data security measures for critical operational workloads.
The study aimed to find out if a well configured self-hosted infrastructure could match or exceed a public cloud solution in data security controls, transfer latency and long-term cost savings.
The research used both quantitative and qualitative methods for inference. The quantitative methods measured operational efficiency, resource usage and maintenance costs. The qualitative evaluation on the other hand focused on factors such as administrative complexity and data sovereignty control. The study found that in the long run, excluding the initial costs of situating the hardware infrastructure, self-hosted solutions could be more cost- effective.
The study also identified some limitations such as the need for a substantial initial capital investment for the self-hosted solution. Expertise is also required to manage this infrastructure efficiently. The findings give organizations some insight on evaluating whether a self-hosted infrastructure fits their needs better as opposed to hosting it on an external cloud solution.
The study aimed to find out if a well configured self-hosted infrastructure could match or exceed a public cloud solution in data security controls, transfer latency and long-term cost savings.
The research used both quantitative and qualitative methods for inference. The quantitative methods measured operational efficiency, resource usage and maintenance costs. The qualitative evaluation on the other hand focused on factors such as administrative complexity and data sovereignty control. The study found that in the long run, excluding the initial costs of situating the hardware infrastructure, self-hosted solutions could be more cost- effective.
The study also identified some limitations such as the need for a substantial initial capital investment for the self-hosted solution. Expertise is also required to manage this infrastructure efficiently. The findings give organizations some insight on evaluating whether a self-hosted infrastructure fits their needs better as opposed to hosting it on an external cloud solution.