Glossary
What is On-premise?
On-premises software
Definition
On-premise software is installed and run on an organisation’s own servers, inside its network — as opposed to cloud software running on the provider’s infrastructure.
When on-premise makes sense
- Legal or internal requirements to keep data inside the network (banks, public bodies)
- Factories with unreliable internet or isolated networks
- A need for full control over when updates are applied
Hidden costs
Servers, backups, security, updates and technical staff are the organisation’s responsibility. These costs belong in any comparison with a cloud subscription.
Example
A pharmaceutical plant installs its ERP on the plant’s own servers for internal compliance reasons and applies updates monthly after testing them in a staging environment.
On-premise in Fidar
Fidar’s on-premise edition is the same product as the cloud: one-command install, controlled updates and a fully offline mode. Compare both in cloud or on-premise.
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