Cloud, data & platform systems · Working

Private cloud

Also called: private-cloud environment

ELI5

Cloud infrastructure reserved for one organisation.

Used in conversation

“The private cloud has higher operating cost.”

Definition

Cloud-style infrastructure dedicated to one organisation or controlled group.

Here “Private cloud” means: Cloud-style infrastructure dedicated to one organisation or controlled group.

Pitch context

You will see “Private cloud” 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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