Glossary
Private Cloud
What is private cloud?
Private cloud is a cloud computing environment dedicated to a single organization. It is a single-tenant computing infrastructure which doesn’t share any resources with other users. The different types of private clouds include on-premises private clouds, virtual private clouds, hosted private clouds and managed private clouds. At the same time, private clouds offer more control and security but require higher upfront costs and maintenance responsibilities than public clouds.
How is private cloud used in pharma?
Private clouds are firmly organized for large pharmaceutical companies with extensive operations, high security and compliance requirements. They are often hosted by a third-party provider, which offers more control, customization, and security compared to public clouds. This is important for pharma companies that need to protect sensitive data like patient information, clinical trial data, and proprietary R&D information.
What are the benefits of private cloud in Pharma?
- Data Security and Compliance: Private clouds allow pharma companies to maintain full control and visibility over their data, meeting strict regulatory requirements like HIPAA. The data is isolated from other organizations, reducing the risk of breaches.
- Customization and Integration: Private clouds can be tailored to pharmaceutical organizations with specific needs and workflows.
What is the difference between private and public cloud?
| Private Cloud | Public Cloud |
|---|---|
| Dedicated to a single organization, hosted on-premises or by a third-party provider | Shared infrastructure hosted by a cloud service provider and accessible over the internet |
| Owned and managed by the organization | Owned and managed by the cloud service provider |
| Accessible only to the organization | Accessible to any user or organization that subscribes to the service |
| Higher level of control and customization of security measures | Shared responsibility model, with the provider managing infrastructure security |
| Easier to meet regulatory and industry-specific compliance requirements | Compliance is a shared responsibility between the provider and the customer |
| Limited scalability, as resources are dedicated to the organization | Highly scalable, with on-demand access to resources |
