There are several models.

The components are hosted in the company's infrastructure.

Potential advantages:

  • infrastructure control
  • data control
  • customization
  • integration with certain historical environments.

Potential drawbacks:

  • infrastructure
  • maintenance
  • updates
  • storage capacity
  • administration.

The provider hosts the platform.

Potential advantages:

  • simplified deployment
  • elasticity
  • reduced maintenance
  • cloud integration.

Potential drawbacks:

  • supplier dependency
  • cost
  • sovereignty issues
  • data location
  • connectivity dependency.

The choice should depend on the company's context.

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