Despite the challenges, many companies find that bringing data in-house is worthwhile. Before transitioning, companies should evaluate the cost of bringing data in-house versus using a cloud provider.

The use of cloud computing services and applications continues to increase at a rapid rate, leading to the rise of vast 'hyperscale' cloud data centers.

Thailand has approved 90.9 billion baht ($2.7 billion) worth of investments in data centres and cloud services, its investment board said on Monday, the latest additions to the country's expanding ...