Modern organizations operate in diverse IT environments. From fully cloud-native stacks to highly secure on-premises infrastructures. At Dawiso, we understand that no single deployment model fits all. That’s why we offer flexible deployment options for our data governance and cataloging platform, empowering enterprises to adopt the model that best suits their technical, regulatory, and operational needs.
Hybrid deployment is a way of deploying software where the system is partly operated in the cloud and partly in the internal infrastructure (on-premises). It combines the advantages of both worlds, the flexibility and scalability of the cloud with the control and security of the local environment.
In practice, it may look like this:
Hybrid deployment is beneficial when organizations need to:
Dawiso itself (UI, REST API, AI tools, etc.) runs in the cloud, typically on MS Azure infrastructure, which is either hosted by Dawiso or by the customer on their own tenant.
However, metadata can be collected from the customer's internal systems via locally installed tools (called scanners or CLI utility). These run directly in the customer's environment (on-premises or on their private cloud) and send metadata to the Dawiso catalog over a secure connection.
That means:
Hybrid deployment is ideal for companies that:
Dawiso SaaS is hosted in the Microsoft Azure Cloud, providing high availability, enterprise-grade security, and fast onboarding. In this model:
One of the key advantages of deploying Dawiso as a SaaS solution over an on-premises setup is speed. We can spin up a new instance in just a few hours, allowing customers to get started quickly. In contrast, on-premises deployment typically requires a longer process, including securing hardware, obtaining internal approvals, allocating budget, and completing security assessments, all of which can introduce delays.
It’s also worth highlighting that our SaaS architecture is designed with data isolation in mind. Each client’s data is strictly separated. We do not use a multitenant database. This ensures a high level of security and privacy while still benefiting from the efficiency of a managed cloud service.
For organizations with strict compliance requirements, we offer Dawiso as a managed service within your own Azure or AWS tenant under our Enterprise license. This option provides:
In cases where cloud deployment is not an option, such as in banking, government, or highly regulated industries, Dawiso can be installed directly into your internal IT environment. This gives you:
At Dawiso, we believe that metadata governance should adapt to your organization, not the other way around. That’s why we built our hybrid deployment model with security, flexibility, and ease of use in mind.
When choosing a cloud strategy, it’s critical to partner with vendors that meet financial-sector compliance standards. Not all providers are equipped for regulated industries like banking. Look for proven financial-grade capabilities: regional hosting options, and certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR. Dawiso integrates smoothly into such environments, respecting your infrastructure, security posture, and regulatory boundaries.
In hybrid environments, metadata often becomes fragmented between cloud-based and on-premises tools. Dawiso solves this by providing a centralized metadata catalog that unifies your view across the entire ecosystem. This includes:
If you're looking to scale your data catalog across departments or enforce secure metadata collection practices, Dawiso’s hybrid approach offers the best of both worlds: a modern SaaS experience backed by enterprise-grade deployment flexibility.
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