Can a local data center be better than AWS or Azure?

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Can a local data center be better than AWS or Azure?
 
Yes. And more often than you think.

Public cloud? It’s a great solution. No doubt — AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud have changed the way we build and scale systems. They offer flexibility, fast deployments, and global reach.
But in real-world scenarios — especially when a project matures and stability becomes more important than speed — we hear the same question over and over again:
“Should we move things closer to home?”
1. Predictable costs, not billing surprises
 
Many companies start in the cloud because it’s fast and convenient. But as time goes on, the costs grow — and often in unexpected ways:
- unpredictable fees for data transfer and API usage
- charges for IOPS, snapshots, or metrics you didn’t even know you were using
- four- or five-digit invoices that don’t reflect your actual traffic

In a local data center, pricing is simpler. You know what you’re paying for. No hidden surprises. No spikes from crossing a usage threshold.
2. lower latency, higher throughput - especial
 
If your users are in Poland, your infrastructure should be too.

- local colocation means single-digit milliseconds in latency, not dozens
- large files, video streaming, or ERP integration? local connections just work better
- 10, 40, or even 100 Gbps links aren’t premium extras - they’re the baseline
3. Real support, not just a support ticket
 
Cloud is great when everything works. But when something breaks, you don’t want to deal with a chatbot or wait 72 hours for a response.
With a local provider, you get:
- direct contact with engineers who know your setup
- on-site and remote access, 24/7
- support from people you know by name, not from a ticket number

This isn’t just peace of mind. It’s operational security.
4. Built-in compliance with local regulations

Working with personal data? Medical records? Government or finance clients?
Then you know how important data location can be.
 
- Local infrastructure makes it easier to meet GDPR, financial, and security standards
- No worries about data crossing borders or international audits
- When regulators come knocking, you can show exactly where your servers are
5. Hybrid is the new normal
 
This isn’t about abandoning cloud. In many cases, hybrid setups work best:
- SaaS front ends run on AWS, but your database lives in a Polish data center
- microservices scale in Azure, but core systems stay on colocated hardware
- backups go to object storage, but production stays on local metal

It’s not a step back - it’s a smarter balance.

“AWS was great in the beginning. But now we need control, stability, and people who are here - in Warsaw.”
 
We’re hearing that more and more. Companies aren’t moving back to local data centers out of nostalgia. They’re doing it because it makes sense - technically, financially, and strategically.

- Is it worth moving from public cloud to local infrastructure?
Sometimes it’s a good idea, sometimes it’s necessary. And sometimes... it’s exactly the right moment to talk.

Let’s explore your options: datahouse.net