Cloud Providers / Hosting Partners
At our hosting team, we offer flexible and scalable hosting solutions using a varity of top-tier cloud providers to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Whether you require global infrastructure, the best in cloud performance, or data sovereignty within Germany, we provide solutions tailored to your specific requirements. Additionally, we offer specialized hosting options to bring your services to mainland China.
Note: All data is hosted within one cloud provider based on your selection, and the setup is not a multi-cloud configuration. This ensures that your data stays within a single cloud provider’s ecosystem, optimizing performance and simplifying management of your environment.
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is one of the leading global cloud platforms, a key provider in our hosting offering and the default option within the hosting infrastructure of imc. Known for its robust performance, scalability, and security, Microsoft Azure allows us to deploy and manage applications seamlessly across a global network of data centres.
Key Features
Global Reach: Azure has a vast network of data centres worldwide, enabling us to deploy services close to your users for enhanced performance and reduced latency.
Scalability: With Azure, we can easily scale your resources up or down based on demand, ensuring flexibility even during peak usage periods.
Enterprise-Grade Security: Azure provides advanced security features, including encryption, identity management, and compliance with major industry standards.
Azure provides us with the ability to offer worldwide hosting solutions that ensure your services are accessible and reliable no matter where your users are located.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is another leading cloud provider that we use to power our hosting solutions. Known for its flexibility, security, and wide-ranging service offerings, AWS enables us to meet the complex needs of customers with high-performance workloads.
AWS is especially ideal if:
Integrations with existing AWS services are intended, allowing for seamless connectivity and data exchange with your current AWS infrastructure.
You prefer to keep your data within AWS, maintaining consistency across your AWS environment.
Key Features
Global Network: AWS has a comprehensive global network with data centres across regions, allowing us to deliver high availability and redundancy.
Security & Compliance: AWS follows stringent security protocols and compliance standards such as SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001, ensuring your data is protected.
AWS provides the ideal infrastructure for organisations needing reliable, flexible, and highly scalable hosting solutions on a global scale.
IONOS Cloud (German Data Sovereignty)
For customers who require data sovereignty within Germany or have specific regulatory requirements related to data protection, we partner with IONOS Cloud. Offering data centre locations in Frankfurt and Berlin, IONOS Cloud ensures that your data remains within the borders of Germany, meeting stringent data protection standards such as the German Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO).
Key Features
Data Residency in Germany: With IONOS Cloud, your data is hosted in Germany, providing peace of mind to customers with strict data privacy and security requirements.
Compliance with Local Regulations: IONOS Cloud adheres to all relevant German and EU data protection laws, making it ideal for organizations needing to comply with specific legal requirements.
Failover within Germany: With multiple data centers in Germany, IONOS Cloud enables us to realize Germany-only failover scenarios.
IONOS Cloud is an excellent choice for customers needing to keep their data within Germany while ensuring high-performance hosting capabilities.
Azure China Cloud
For customers wishing to deploy their services within mainland China, Azure China Cloud is the ideal solution. Azure operates a separate cloud platform specifically for China, ensuring compliance with local regulations and providing reliable access for users based in China.
Key Features
China-Specific Hosting: Azure China is operated by 21Vianet, a trusted local partner, ensuring that services are fully compliant with Chinese regulations regarding data sovereignty and access control.
Low Latency in Mainland China: Azure China Cloud offers data centers within mainland China to provide low-latency access for users in the region, ensuring a smooth experience for your LMS users.
Scalability: Just like global Azure services, the China-specific platform allows you to scale resources quickly based on demand.
Azure China Cloud enables us to deploy your Learning Management System (LMS) in China, ensuring fast, compliant, and reliable access to users in mainland China.
ICP-License
Additionally, IMC offers the option to operate under a subdomain of imc-learning.cn with an ICP license to comply with Chinese regulations, saving time and efforts during procurement of such a license.