A data centre is not a cloud platform: Why the distinction matters
Data centres offer infrastructure, while cloud platforms provide services. This distinction matters for Nigeria's data localisation mandate and its future.
Via TechCabal
You have probably seen the words “data centre” and “cloud” used interchangeably. They don’t mean the same thing, and the difference matters. It shapes how businesses buy technology, how regulators write rules and where investors see opportunity.
A data centre is a building. It is a secure, purpose-built facility with reliable power, cooling, security and internet connections, so that computers can run around the clock. A cloud platform is a service. It is software that lets customers rent computing power…
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