Server location of cloud solutions is deciding factor for data security

St. Gallen, 13 December 2011

umantis cloud solutions are hosted exclusively in German and Swiss hosting centers

When deciding on the right supplier of Human Resources Software Solutions you should not only look into the cost but also be sure to consider the impact on the security of your sensitive company data; in particular the location of the software suppliers servers when considering a cloud solution.  As long as the suppliers servers that are used for hosting your data are within EU or Swiss borders, your data is protected by strict data protection acts and the data will remain within your control.  Should your data however be hosted outside EU or Swiss borders there are grave implications for the security of your company data.

From a European point of view the United States does not guarantee adequate data protection for sensitive company information.  Once your data is in the US it is protected by local laws, under which the US government has the right to access your data (hosted by an American supplier) under certain circumstances.  In addition the law does not stipulate that customers are to be informed when and why their data has been accessed.  Therefore, if you want to be sure that your data is adequately protected; it is advisable to work with a supplier from Switzerland or the EU.

In addition to the GO Out IT certified umantis hosting center in Switzerland, umantis will be hosting its HR Software Solutions in the certified, modern hosting center of noris network AG in Germany as of immediate effect.