On-Premise / Self-Hosted / Edge Compute

Hosting applications, workloads and solutions in the cloud has become a well-paved path in the IoT and general computing industry, but in many cases there is a need to host some infrastructure locally or close to critical assets.

The Philosophy of On-Premise Computing

On-premise computing isn't just about technical requirements—it's about protecting businesses, customers, and users from the overreach of big-tech monopolies. When you control your own infrastructure, you control your data, your costs, and your destiny. You're not subject to arbitrary policy changes, sudden price increases, or service discontinuations that can devastate a business overnight.

Small businesses deserve to experience the effects of innovation without being held hostage by cloud giants. On-premise solutions level the playing field, allowing smaller organizations to deploy sophisticated technology stacks without the recurring costs and vendor lock-in that come with cloud dependency.

Local Infrastructure Solutions

WCE helps businesses reclaim control over their technology infrastructure. Whether you need a simple server setup to handle basic workloads or a sophisticated distributed system that rivals what the cloud providers offer, we can design and implement solutions that work for your specific needs and budget.

The line between IoT and on-premise compute is increasingly blurry. Edge computing brings processing power closer to where data is generated, reducing latency and improving reliability. This approach makes sense for manufacturing environments, retail locations, and any scenario where real-time processing is critical.

Practical Implementation

Our on-premise solutions range from repurposing existing hardware to designing custom infrastructure that grows with your business. We work with technologies like Unraid for unified storage and application hosting, Nomad for container orchestration, and various Linux distributions optimized for specific workloads.

The goal isn't to avoid the cloud entirely—it's to use it strategically while maintaining control over your core infrastructure. Hybrid approaches often provide the best of both worlds, keeping sensitive data and critical processes on-premise while leveraging cloud resources for specific tasks that make economic sense.

Breaking Free from Big-Tech Dependency

Every business that moves critical infrastructure back on-premise is a victory for technological independence. You shouldn't have to pay monthly tribute to tech giants for the privilege of running your own business applications. With the right planning and implementation, on-premise infrastructure can be more reliable, more secure, and more cost-effective than cloud alternatives.

WCE believes in empowering businesses to make technology choices based on their actual needs, not the marketing messages of cloud providers. Sometimes the best solution is the one you control completely.

Contact us to discuss your on-premise infrastructure needs.