Shared Spectrum v. Dedicated Hardware
Communicat offers both Shared Spectrum and Dedicated Hardware IAAS options. This page explains the pros and cons of these options.
With both options network equipment will be purchased, owned and operated by Communicat.
- “Virtual Server / Shared Hardware” – shared servers and equipment.
- “Dedicated Hardware” option – equipment is provisioned exclusively for your business.
Performance
High level of security, performance & flexibility?
Shared Spectrum
Yes
Dedicated Hardware
Yes – at a higher level
Control / Personalise
Version management and upgrade planning – Schedule upgrades to minimise risk to your business?
Shared Spectrum
Upgrades are scheduled at time designated by hosting service
Dedicated Hardware
Flexible upgrade schedule according to your preferences
Resource Management
Reserve and control Network Resources (RAM, disk space, etc.) according to your preferences?
Shared Spectrum
No
Dedicated Hardware
Yes
Own Your Own Software
Can you use software licences that you have purchased?
Shared Spectrum
No
Software licencing under Microsoft SPLA
Dedicated Hardware
Yes
Cost
Cost of hosting at the Data Centre
Shared Spectrum
Cost is less than if you were to host your own system at Data Centre
Dedicated Hardware
Cost is less than if you were to host your own system at Data Centre
Term
How long is the period you must commit to?
Shared Spectrum
Flexible
Dedicated Hardware
Minimum period required
Data Sovereignty and Privacy
How much privacy do you need? This topic will be especially important to organisations involved in health, education, defence, community and government services.
Shared Spectrum
Some services are shared between multiple organisations
Dedicated Hardware
Your network environment will be exclusive to your organisation
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