TopCloud
Austrian Cloud: A highly available and scalable private cloud platform managed by conova
Cloud solutions are powerful, scalable, ready-to-use and cost effective. Standards regarding data protection, data exchange and transparency play a crucial role when using these services. Private cloud solutions offer a high level of security and complete control over the data stored in them through exclusively dedicated resources. As a result, they make the perfect storage location for sensitive data. European cloud providers also stand out with GDPR-compliant data storage and data retention within Europe, making them an appealing alter-native to the global players in regards to data sovereignty.
With the European private cloud solution TopCloud by conova, you are using the world-leading VMware by Broadcom virtualization platform as the foundation for your business suc-cess. This infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform offers you the highest availability in Austrian data centers and ensures 100 % GDPR -Compliance – all at reliable, predictable and stable prices. Additionally, you benefit from the personal support of our cloud experts.
Advantages
- Austrian, meaning European-based cloud
- Your own virtual data center, ready for immediate use
- Highest performance, security and scalability
- Guaranteed virtual resources
- Web interface provides direct management access to your systems
- Integrated firewall ensures secure communication
- 24/7 operation and support by certified conova specialists
- Backup as a Service optional
- GDPR Compliance
European cloud with conova means: Security in Austrian data centers
Location is a crucial factor when choosing a cloud provider, as it determines the legal environ-ment. With TopCloud, you will always know where your data is stored: securely within conova’s data centers in Austria This also applies to the backup of your private cloud solution. Due to the fact that conova’s headquarters is in Austria, it is subject to Austrian law and complies with European data protection regulations.
Furthermore, companies have the option to build their IT environment using the private cloud according to individual security policies, thereby meeting compliance requirements as well as industry-specific standards.
CUSTOMERS WHO TRUST OUR PRIVATE CLOUD
feratel media technologies AG
It is absolutely essential to us to be ensured the highest possible availability and accessibility of our database system around the clock. With conova, we have found an extremely competent and flexible partner who meets our specific requirements. What began as a customer-supplier relationship has evolved into a close relationship, where the strengths of both companies complement each other in perfect synergy.“
Ing. Thomas Bögl, Head of Software Development, feratel
feratel media technologies AG
Thanks to the opportunity to test out conova’s solutions in advance, we were able to experience the benefits firsthand prior to committing to a purchase. Having personal contacts dedicated to us and knowing that our data is stored in a local data center reinforces our confidence that conova is a trustworthy and reliable partner.“
Manuel Kendler, Head of IT, Rieder Facades
Cloud at the push of a button: conova Quick Order Tool
Requirements and compliance terms are in a constant state of change. The conova TopCloud effortlessly grows with your company. As an existing customer, you can quickly and easily add additional resources via our quick order tool and re-spond to natural growth and unexpected spikes in demand.
| Topcloud | XS | S | M | L |
| Guaranteed computing power 1) | 2 GHz | 4 GHz | 8 GHz | 16 GHz |
| Memory/RAM guaranteed 2) | 2 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 48 GB |
| Primary Storage guaranteed | 100 GB | 100 GB | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| Primary Storage Flash guaranteed | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Secondary Storage guaranteed | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Traffic Fair-Use | 1 TB | 1 TB | 2 TB | 6 TB |
| Public IPv4 address | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Amount of private networks (VLAN) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NSX Edge Gateway 3) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VMware by Broadcom Licenses4) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly Backup-Service per VM | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request |
| Monthly Backup-Space per TB | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request |
| Monthly operating costs | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request |
| Set-up costs (one-time expense) | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request |
1) Maximum computing power per core is 3 GHz. 1 vCore is recommended per GHz and a maximum of 2 vCores are permitted.
2) The actual usable memory may differ slightly.
3) NSX Edge services: Firewall, NAT, DHCP, Site-to-Site VPN, Loadbalancing, HA.
4) Licenses for operating systems, applications, etc. can be obtained from conova (more information can be found in the price list). The license terms for conova services apply in the currently valid version (www.conova.com/en/license-terms).
Contract details:
• Minimum contract period 36 months.
• Errors and changes reserved.
The most frequently asked questions regarding Private Cloud
What is a Private Cloud?
A Private Cloud is made available exclusively to single companies. It combines the benefits of cloud computing with the security and control of an on-site infrastructure.
What are the benefits of a Private Cloud?
A Private Cloud, like conova’s TopCloud, specifically supports issues like security and data sov-ereignty. Additionally, users retain full control over their data.
What are the advantages of an Austrian or European Cloud Provider?
Companies based in Austria/EU benefit when using Austrian and European clouds due to the enhanced data protection, legal clarity, local service and sustainable IT infrastructure.
