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Custom private cloud development

A private cloud gives you a secured, single-tenant environment instead of shared public infrastructure. Appfront builds your applications so they run on a private cloud and migrates existing systems there, with attention to security, integrations and manageability. We deliver the software and the architecture; the infrastructure itself you can source from a suitable provider or run in your own data centre.

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What is a private cloud?

A private cloud is cloud infrastructure used exclusively by your organisation, unlike a public cloud where multiple customers share the same underlying hardware. This gives you more control over where data resides, who has access and how the environment is configured. A private cloud can sit in a provider's data centre (hosted private cloud) or in your own data centre (on-premise).

A private cloud is particularly relevant for organisations with strict requirements for data isolation, compliance or performance. Appfront ensures your application suits that environment, with a single-tenant architecture that does not lock you in to one vendor.

How we approach this

1
Discovery
We map out your current situation, applications and requirements.
2
Design and planning
We design the solution and draw up an approach tailored to your requirements.
3
Build or migrate
We build or migrate step by step, with attention to integrations and security.
4
Operations and ongoing development
After go-live, we provide monitoring, maintenance and ongoing development.

What we build and manage

Single-tenant application development
We build or rebuild applications so they run in a segregated environment.
Private cloud migration
We migrate existing systems to a private environment, keeping integrations intact.
Access and isolation
Role-based access, network segregation and logging so you retain control.
Integrations
Integrations with your existing systems and external services.
Portability
Containers and open standards so you can move between environments.
Management and monitoring
Ongoing maintenance, updates and monitoring of the private environment.

For whom

Organisations with strict compliance requirements

Parties that need data isolation for supervision or certification.

Healthcare and government

Sectors handling sensitive data with strict processing requirements.

Businesses with their own data centre

Organisations that want to make use of existing infrastructure.

Organisations looking to move away from shared public cloud

Parties that want more control over their environment.

Technology and approach

We build with portable technology: containers, Kubernetes and infrastructure as code, so your application is not tied to a single private environment and migration remains possible.

Kubernetes / containers
Infrastructure as Code
VPN and network segregation
Encryption in transit and at rest
Role-based access
OWASP security
Monitoring and logging
OpenStack / private stacks

Why Appfront

Appfront builds the software and the architecture; we are independent of infrastructure vendors, so our advice on the private environment is not coloured by a platform of our own. We combine custom development with the expertise to set up a private cloud that is manageable.

  • Independent of infrastructure vendors
  • Experience with migrations and integrations
  • Focus on isolation and security
  • Open standards to avoid lock-in

Related services

See also building a sovereign cloud and sovereign managed Kubernetes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a private and a public cloud?
In a public cloud you share the underlying hardware with other customers; in a private cloud the environment is exclusive to your organisation. This gives you more control over data isolation, access and configuration, typically at higher cost and with greater operational responsibility.
Does Appfront provide the infrastructure?
No. We build the applications and the architecture. You source the private infrastructure from a suitable provider or run it in your own data centre. We offer independent advice on the right choice.
Can a private cloud also be sovereign?
Yes, provided the infrastructure is operated by an EU-based party or is under your own management. A private cloud is about isolation; sovereignty is about jurisdiction. The two can be combined, and we are happy to discuss what suits your requirements.
Can you migrate our existing applications?
Yes. We migrate existing systems to a private environment, beginning with a review of the current architecture and a migration plan.
How do you prevent vendor lock-in?
We build with containers, Kubernetes and open standards, so your solution remains portable between private and other environments.
Is a private cloud more expensive?
A private cloud usually carries higher infrastructure and management costs than a shared public cloud, because you are not sharing. Whether that investment is worthwhile depends on your requirements for isolation and compliance; we will weigh that up with you honestly.

Getting started with private cloud

Would you like to run your applications in a secure, private environment? We are happy to think along with you on architecture and approach.

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