How does HorizonIQ enable a hybrid cloud environment?
HorizonIQ allows you to connect our managed private cloud or bare metal services with leading public cloud providers to provide the most flexible IT infrastructure available.
.For more consistent workloads, your business can benefit from the cost efficient and single-tenant infrastructure provided by our bare metal and private cloud services. In times of increased demand, burst onto major public cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or over 200 other providers. This hybrid approach allows for the lowest costs possible, while also allowing for real-time infrastructure scaling when needed.
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| Feature | Bare Metal | Managed Private Cloud | Public Cloud | Hybrid Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenancy | Single-tenant | Single-tenant (virtualized) | Multi-tenant | Combination of both single and multi-tenant |
| Virtualization | None – OS installed directly on hardware | Yes – virtual machines managed by customer or provider | Yes – virtual machines managed by provider | Depends on deployment; can use both physical and virtualized environments |
| Performance | Maximum performance – full hardware access | High performance, customizable via VM placement | Variable – depends on workload contention and oversubscription | Performance depends on which components are on-prem vs cloud |
| Scalability | Manual hardware provisioning required | Moderate – must provision more hardware for capacity | Very high – rapid, on-demand scaling | Varies – can scale cloud-side quickly, hardware-side slower |
| Control | Full control over hardware and OS | High control over VM resources | Limited – constrained by provider’s platform | Moderate to high – depends on architecture and service management |
| Security | Very high – physical isolation | High – isolated environment with customizable security | Lower – shared infrastructure, dependent on provider controls | Moderate to high – can isolate sensitive workloads on private/hybrid components |
| Compliance | Easier to achieve with physical segregation | High – especially with customizable firewall and access policies | Varies by provider – can be complex for strict regulations | Good for balancing compliance needs with scalability |
| Customization | Fully customizable – hardware, OS, network, storage | Custom VM configurations on dedicated hardware | Limited to provider options and platform limitations | Can customize private infrastructure while using flexible cloud services |
| Best Use Case | Resource-intensive apps (e.g., AdTech, Trading), High Security | Mission-critical apps, compliance-heavy workloads | Startups, bursty traffic, rapid prototyping | Enterprises balancing legacy and modern apps, data residency, compliance needs |
| Cost Model | Fixed monthly or annual cost | Predictable pricing based on resources | Pay-as-you-go – potential hidden costs | Mixed – fixed cost for private, variable for cloud resources |
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Tenancy
Signle-tenant
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Virtualization
None – OS installed directly on hardware
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Performance
Maximum performance – full hardware access
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Scalability
Manual hardware provisioning required
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Control
Full control over hardware and OS
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Security
Very high – physical isolation
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Compliance
Easier to achieve with physical segregation
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Customization
Fully customizable – hardware, OS, network, storage
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Best Use Case
Resource-intensive apps (e.g., AdTech, Trading), High Security
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Tenancy
Single-tenant (virtualized)
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Virtualization
Yes – virtual machines managed by customer or provider
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Performance
High performance, customizable via VM placement
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Scalability
Moderate – must provision more hardware for capacity
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Control
High control over VM resources
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Security
High – isolated environment with customizable security
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Compliance
High – especially with customizable firewall and access policies
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Customization
Custom VM configurations on dedicated hardware
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Best Use Case
Mission-critical apps, compliance-heavy workloads
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Tenancy
Multi-tenant
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Virtualization
Yes – virtual machines managed by provider
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Performance
Variable – depends on workload contention and oversubscription
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Scalability
Very high – rapid, on-demand scaling
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Control
Limited – constrained by provider’s platform
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Security
Lower – shared infrastructure, dependent on provider controls
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Compliance
Varies by provider – can be complex for strict regulations
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Customization
Limited to provider options and platform limitations
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Best Use Case
Startups, bursty traffic, rapid prototyping
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Tenancy
Combination of both single and multi-tenant
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Virtualization
Depends on deployment; can use both physical and virtualized environments
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Performance
Performance depends on which components are on-prem vs cloud
-
Scalability
Varies – can scale cloud-side quickly, hardware-side slower
-
Control
Moderate to high – depends on architecture and service management
-
Security
Moderate to high – can isolate sensitive workloads on private/hybrid components
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Compliance
Good for balancing compliance needs with scalability
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Customization
Can customize private infrastructure while using flexible cloud services
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Best Use Case
Enterprises balancing legacy and modern apps, data residency, compliance needs
The most cost-efficient and flexible hybrid cloud bar none
Why HorizonIQ’s hybrid cloud
solution is right for you
Cost-Efficient Infrastructure
Put a majority of your workload on our managed private cloud or bare metal servers and save over 50% compared to the large public cloud providers.
High Speed, Low Latency
HorizonIQ’s managed private cloud and bare metal services are both single-tenant environments. This means no resource contention and maximum performance.
AI Ready
HorizonIQ’s managed private cloud and bare metal services are compatible with NVIDIA GPUs, allowing you to create low-cost clusters for mature AI applications while using public cloud for experimental AI.
Effortlessly Scaleable
Connect to one or more large public cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure and scale in real-time.
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Empowering your success
The HorizonIQ difference
Cost Efficiency
Achieve up to 70% cost savings with our proprietary tools, optimized pricing models, and cost-efficient private cloud, bare metal, and GPU server solutions.
100% Uptime SLA
Your operations demand reliability. Our industry-leading 100% uptime SLA provides uninterrupted performance, backed by redundant systems and proactive monitoring.
Hardware Customization
Choose from 50 different CPU options, including Intel Xeon, Xeon Gold, and AMD EPYC servers. Configure virtually limitless RAM and storage options to match your AI, HPC, database, and cloud-native workloads.
Global Reach
Deploy your infrastructure where it matters most. With nine strategically located regions, we ensure low latency, high availability, and seamless scalability for your business.
Secure and Compliant
Our single-tenant infrastructure eliminates the security risks of shared environments, ensuring enterprise-grade compliance for industries requiring HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS standards.
Proactive Management
Our Compass portal provides real-time visibility, cost control, and automated infrastructure management–giving you full control over your IT environment.
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