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On-premise hosting
Operation of AI components on your own infrastructure or in your own data center.
Explanation
On-premise hosting means that central components of an AI system are operated within your own infrastructure or in a controlled data center environment. This is particularly relevant for sensitive data and strict compliance requirements.
How it works
Models, data sources, vector databases or agent orchestration do not run in a third-party public cloud, but in an environment with self-defined network, access and security rules.
Example
A company operates the knowledge base and agent control for an internal support agent exclusively in its own infrastructure.
Why it matters
On-premise is a key decision criterion for companies that need data sovereignty, low dependency and regulatory control.