byoc = bring your own cloud

the byoc paradigm is based on a simple idea - vendor deploys, upgrades, and operates. buyer keeps their data, compliance, cloud spend, and exit options. the goal is to enable the best of both worlds - saas convenience with self hosting control.

byoc ≠ self hosting

byoc looks a lot like self hosting - software runs in buyer's infrastructure, buyer has full control over data, compliance, and cloud costs. but there is a key difference - vendor is responsible for deploying, upgrading, and operating the software. this important differentiation is what makes byoc a viable software delivery model.

byoc is agent ready

the byoc model is especially important for LLM applications, where unencumbered access to domain specific data is critical. byoc enables buyers to keep their sensitive data in their own cloud, while leverage agentic workflows for various use cases.

data has gravity

as organizations grow, their data inevitably accumulates in a few major clouds. moving data is expensive, slow, and risky. byoc lets buyers leverage existing cloud investments, while still getting the benefits of SaaS.

security is a shared responsibility

security is only as strong as its weakest link. byoc lets buyers enforce their own security policies, while vendors can focus on securing the application itself.

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byoc is a key paradigm for software delivery for the data conscious enterprise. if you're buying software, ask for byoc. if you're building software, offer byoc.