The Private vs. Public Cloud Debate Is Over: Why Modern Businesses Need Both
For years, articles have said that the debate between private and public clouds is over. But in 2025, things are very different: companies still have a hard time figuring out the best combination of cloud infrastructure for performance, security, compliance, and cost control. Experts agree that both private and public cloud environments are still useful, but many businesses don’t know how to find the right balance between the two.
This is where Epis Technology comes in to help modern businesses make smart, strategic choices. They use Synology-powered private cloud systems and combine them with the best public cloud infrastructure to create a single, strong, and efficient hybrid environment.
The Wrong Idea: “Private Cloud Is Dead”
Even though public cloud is getting a lot of attention, private cloud solutions are still very important, especially for businesses that value security, data control, or compliance.
Why Private Cloud Is Still Important
Data privacy and sovereignty: Even with better security in the public cloud, businesses are still hesitant to store sensitive HR files, financial records, client data, and intellectual property offsite.
Regulatory pressure: Industries like healthcare, finance, and government have to follow strict rules (HIPAA, GDPR, IRS rules). Private cloud lowers risk and makes it easier to prepare for an audit.
Performance issues: Because U.S. broadband speeds are still not very reliable, using public cloud infrastructure for daily operations often leads to delays and inefficiencies.
Financial predictability: Many people think that private cloud is always more expensive, but this isn’t always the case, especially if you plan your resources and automate them.
According to a study by 451 Research, 41% of businesses that use private clouds pay less per unit than those that use public clouds. Businesses say they would still keep at least half of their workloads on private cloud, even if cloud providers cut prices aggressively.
Synology and Epis Technology: How to Make a Private Cloud Work Like a Public Cloud
One reason businesses have historically chosen public cloud is because it was easy to use. They could access it from anywhere, sync across devices, and use collaboration tools. But modern Synology systems come with these features built in:
- Drive for Synology
- Hybrid Share
- Safe access from afar
- Syncing between sites
- Combining mobile and desktop
Epis Technology makes this experience better by offering full planning, deployment, and optimization services. This way, businesses can enjoy the ease of use of a public cloud while keeping full control of their data.
Why not choose both public and private? The New Standard Is Hybrid Cloud
Modern businesses don’t pick between private and public cloud infrastructure; they use both to get the most flexibility and resilience.
How Hybrid Cloud Works in Real Life
1. Use a public cloud for production and a private cloud for testing and backup
Businesses can host websites or apps that customers can use on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They can also keep:
- A private cloud for testing development that uses Synology
- Backups with version control
- Quick options for rolling back
This means you don’t have to rent expensive computing power for staging or QA.
2. Using Synology for Offsite Private Backup
Companies that have access to another location can set up a second Synology NAS for replication, which can save them thousands of dollars a year compared to similar public cloud storage.
Public cloud integration is a great option for smaller businesses. Synology helps with:
- Backup for Synology C2
- AWS
- Azure
- B2 from Backblaze
Administrators can choose which folders sync to which cloud, making sure that private data never leaves the building.
3. Hybrid workflows that are encrypted
With a smart hybrid strategy, companies can encrypt sensitive files on their own computers before sending them to public cloud storage. This adds an extra layer of security that can’t be broken.
Epis Technology: The Company That Brings Your Cloud Strategy Together
Epis Technology uses Synology’s most advanced tools to design, set up, and run modern hybrid cloud environments. Companies depend on us for:
- Using Synology NAS and SAN solutions to set up a private cloud
- Using C2 or third-party providers for hybrid cloud integration
- Active Backup and Hyper Backup automate backups
- Plan for protecting and encrypting sensitive workloads
- Centralized management and monitoring of all cloud resources
- Architecture that is ready for compliance in regulated fields
Our team makes sure that your infrastructure is safe, efficient, scalable, and easy to manage by bridging the gap between public and private cloud environments.
It’s not about picking a winner anymore; it’s about realizing that both private and public clouds have their own uses. The best solution is a hybrid model that uses the best parts of both.
Companies get the following benefits from Epis Technology and Synology’s ecosystem:
- The privacy and control of a private cloud
- The public cloud’s ability to grow and change
- A hybrid infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and works together
The future isn’t about public cloud vs. private cloud
The key is to choose the right mix and use Epis Technology wisely to make it work.