--- title: "Private Cloud for Financial Services | Pico" description: "Pico-built and supported private cloud on dedicated hardware: high-performance flash storage and servers in secure, low-cost data centers with military-grade data sanitization." source: https://www.pico.net/products/market-services/infrastructure/cloud-services/private-cloud/ markdown_url: https://www.pico.net/products/market-services/infrastructure/cloud-services/private-cloud.md --- # Private Cloud A Pico-built and supported private cloud utilizing dedicated hardware to improve the security of your cloud offering: high-performance flash storage and servers delivered turnkey in highly secure data centers worldwide. - Dedicated hardware with cutting-edge high-performance flash storage - Turnkey ready: racked, stacked, and configured in secure global data centers - Military-grade data sanitization on hardware decommission - PicoNet™ connectivity back to client premise locations worldwide ## What is Pico Private Cloud? Pico Private Cloud utilizes dedicated hardware with cutting-edge high-performance flash storage and servers to bring the fastest information technology environments to clients. Pico works closely with hardware manufacturers to provide turnkey solutions: racked, stacked, and configured in highly secure, low-cost data centers around the world with PicoNet™ connectivity back to client premise locations. On-demand compute and storage services are also available with dedicated machines and military-grade data sanitization upon return. ## Capabilities and related services ### Dedicated Hardware No shared infrastructure: dedicated high-performance servers and flash storage for maximum security and performance. ### Military-Grade Security Irreversible data sanitization on hardware decommission observing the highest security standards. ### Hybrid Cloud Combine private cloud with public cloud access for elastic scaling while keeping sensitive workloads on dedicated hardware. ### Public Cloud Direct managed connectivity to AWS, Azure, and GCP with secured VPCs and Corvil monitoring. ### PicoNet™ The ultra-low latency global network backbone connecting private cloud data centers to client premises worldwide. ## Private cloud use cases ### Trading infrastructure - Dedicated servers near exchange matching engines for minimum latency - Flash storage for high-speed market data recording and replay ### Regulatory compliance - Dedicated hardware meets data sovereignty and isolation requirements - Military-grade sanitization provides auditable decommissioning trail ### On-demand compute - Burst capacity for risk calculations, backtesting, and analytics - Dedicated machines with same security standards as permanent infrastructure ## Frequently asked questions Everything you need to know about Pico Private Cloud. ### What is Pico Private Cloud? Pico Private Cloud provides dedicated hardware infrastructure, high-performance flash storage and servers, deployed turnkey in secure global data centers with PicoNet™ connectivity. Unlike shared cloud environments, all hardware is exclusively dedicated to your organization, with military-grade data sanitization when hardware is decommissioned. ### Is on-demand compute available? Yes. Pico offers on-demand compute and storage services in collaboration with third parties. These utilize dedicated hardware (not shared) and work similarly to Pico's own private cloud. Upon return, machines are irreversibly wiped observing military-grade standards before reallocation. ### How is data security handled? All hardware is exclusively dedicated to your organization, no multi-tenancy. On decommission, military-grade data sanitization ensures irreversible destruction of all data before any hardware is reused or returned. Security controls meet financial services regulatory standards. ### What hardware is used in Pico Private Cloud? Pico works closely with leading hardware manufacturers to source cutting-edge high-performance flash storage and servers. All hardware is configured to client specifications and delivered turnkey: racked, stacked, and configured ready to operate. ### How quickly can private cloud be deployed? Pico provides turnkey solutions: racked, stacked, and configured ready to operate on delivery in secure data centers worldwide. Deployment timelines depend on hardware specifications and location, but Pico's established vendor relationships and global data center presence accelerate provisioning. ### Can private cloud connect to public cloud services? Yes. PicoNet™ backbone connectivity enables hybrid deployments combining private cloud dedicated hardware with managed access to AWS, Azure, and GCP. This allows latency-sensitive workloads to remain on dedicated infrastructure while analytics and scaling workloads extend to the public cloud. ### How does Pico Private Cloud differ from public or hybrid cloud? Private cloud uses exclusively dedicated hardware for maximum security and performance, no shared infrastructure. Public cloud provides managed access to shared cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Hybrid cloud combines both models, allowing firms to place workloads where they make the most business sense. ## Deploy your private cloud Talk to a Pico specialist about dedicated cloud infrastructure in secure global data centers.