Hybrid Cloud vs Single Cloud: Which Architecture Meets SMB Compliance Requirements
Single cloud with ISO 27001 controls meets European SMB compliance at €8,000 to €15,000 annually. Hybrid cloud costs €15,000 to €40,000 by requiring parallel security controls, justified only when legacy dependencies or sub-10ms latency make single cloud impossible. GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and SOC 2 audit control effectiveness, not architecture choice. Key Takeaways Single cloud with […]
7 Critical Factors European SMBs Must Compare When Choosing Between AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Azure is the best default choice for European SMBs due to contractual EU Data Boundary guarantees and included enterprise support. AWS becomes better with dedicated cloud architects and 1-3 year contracts for 35% cost discounts. Google Cloud wins only when compute cost savings outweigh 4-hour critical incident response times. Key Takeaways Azure's EU Data Boundary […]
