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Cloud, data & platform systems · Core

On-premises

Also called: on prem, on-prem

ELI5

The customer runs the system in its own environment.

Used in conversation

“The regulated customer requires an on-premises option.”

Definition

Software or infrastructure deployed within a customer's own facilities or controlled environment.

Here “On-premises” means: Software or infrastructure deployed within a customer's own facilities or controlled environment.

Pitch context

You will see “On-premises” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches cloud, data & platform systems.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret cloud, data & platform systems without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

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