Public cloud storage has become a core component of enterprise IT strategy, primarily due to its scalability and cost-efficiency. According to a 2024 report by IDC, Indian enterprises are increasingly adopting public cloud services, driven by the ongoing digital transformation. This shift is expected to fuel the growth of the Indian Public Cloud Services Market, which is projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 24.3%.
However, as reliance on global cloud infrastructure grows, many organisations have yet to consider the broader geopolitical risks—particularly tariffs and trade tensions, which could disrupt supply chains, increase costs, or limit access to certain technologies. These external factors, though often overlooked, pose strategic challenges for businesses operating in an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.
A Hidden Risk for Businesses Relying on Public Cloud Services
As tariffs on technology imports continue to rise, businesses relying on public cloud services could soon face unpredictable cost increases. While semiconductors have been spared from recent tariff hikes, shifting prices on other components could significantly impact the overall cost of data center construction, according to Matthew Mittelsteadt, a technology policy research fellow at the Cato Institute (Forbes, 2025). Relying solely on the cloud for your infrastructure exposes your business to these price fluctuations, leaving it vulnerable to external economic shifts.
Ensuring Stability Against Rising Cloud Costs and Economic Uncertainty
Private cloud storage platforms provide a reliable solution to mitigate these risks. Enterprises can select the appropriate NAS model based on their capacity needs and, with a one-time payment, eliminate dependence on third-party service providers. Additionally, by storing your data locally at your office, you retain 100% ownership. Finally, maintaining full control over your data establishes a solid foundation for your business, ensuring seamless operations even in the face of economic uncertainty. This isn’t just about protecting against skyrocketing hidden costs; it’s about guaranteeing that your operations remain uninterrupted, no matter what global economic shifts arise.
Enter Synology Drive: A private cloud solution
Synology Drive is a built-in application that runs on Synology NAS, and it can be used without any additional license fees.
A comprehensive file management and collaboration platform
Synology Drive offers built-in tools like Synology Office, facilitating the creation of documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Teams can work together and share files in real-time, boosting team coordination in the security on the private cloud.
Enterprise-grade synchronization and security features
Restore previous file versions, retain deleted files, and configure granular access permissions when sharing files internally and externally with Synology Drive. Watermarks can be added to all files in a folders, so you can identify the source of any leaks. In the event of a lost Synology device, synchronized folders can be remotely wiped to prevent data breaches.
Flexible Storage Space
Synology Drive eliminates the need for recurrent license fees or subscription costs. Organizations only need to choose a NAS based on their capacity needs and scale storage as their data demands grow without incurring additional expenses.
Convenient hybrid cloud deployment
Synology Drive integrates with public cloud services like Synology C2 Storage, allowing businesses to set up a balanced hybrid cloud infrastructure based on their needs. This ensures data recovery from hybrid cloud backups in case of data loss, guaranteeing uninterrupted operations and efficient resource management for enterprises.
As major public cloud service providers gradually eliminate unlimited storage solutions and continue raising concerns regarding information privacy, Synology Drive’s private cloud storage emerges as a flexible, cost-effective, and secure alternative. On-premise private cloud storage solutions can empower businesses to grow without the financial burdens of changing their existing storage infrastructures.
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