Applications, data, technical teams: a cloud solution for every need
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provides servers and network resources with total control over what runs on top: this is the appropriate model for critical applications where the configuration must be fully mastered. Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) delegates part of this management, which accelerates the deployment of standard applications but reduces flexibility regarding the underlying infrastructure.
Deploying applications on the right model avoids two symmetrical pitfalls: over-provisioning infrastructure for simple use cases or under-provisioning a critical system on a generic platform. Accessing applications from multiple sites, running applications with unpredictable load spikes, or ensuring business continuity: each of these scenarios points toward a different combination of public and private cloud.
The choice of a storage solution depends less on volume than on usage: transactional databases accessed continuously do not have the same performance requirements as regulatory archives accessed once a year. Companies handling sensitive or personal information must also ensure that storage locations comply with their obligations, particularly those set by the GDPR.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) often includes its own storage system, which simplifies operations but limits control over the actual data location. A solution built on dedicated infrastructure offers greater control, at the cost of heavier management on the client side.
A development environment hosted on a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provides teams with ready-to-use tools (continuous integration, automated testing, staging) without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure. This approach significantly accelerates business application development, provided the chosen platform remains compatible with existing internal technologies.
Organizations that make this choice without prior planning often end up with multiple redundant environments created project by project, with security and costs that escape centralized oversight. Identity and access management should be handled in coordination with cybersecurity teams as soon as the scope extends beyond simple tooling.






