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What Does On-Premises Software Mean?

Software installed on an organization's own servers rather than hosted by the vendor in the cloud.

Legal Tech GlossaryBy The Circle Desk

Why It Matters

On-premises deployments are now rare outside large firms and sensitive government work. Some vendors offer private cloud options as a middle ground.

Related Terms

SaaS (software as a service)
Software you use in a browser on a subscription, hosted and updated by the vendor.
Data residency
Where a vendor physically stores and processes your data, such as the US, the UK or the EU.

General information, not legal advice. Part of the Legal Tech Glossary, 173 terms in plain English.