Think Beyond Compute Pricing
While foreign cloud service providers (CSPs) may advertise attractive compute pricing, a direct “apples-to-apples” comparison often overlooks a critical factor: total cost of ownership (TCO).
While foreign cloud service providers (CSPs) may advertise attractive compute pricing, a direct “apples-to-apples” comparison often overlooks a critical factor: total cost of ownership (TCO).
For Bangladeshi enterprises, startups, and digital-first institutions, the real cost of cloud adoption goes far beyond virtual CPUs and storage. One of the most significant and often underestimated expenses is bandwidth especially when data must traverse international routes.
Key Considerations:
- Outbound Data Charges: Foreign CSPs typically charge premium rates for data egress. As usage scales, monthly bills can spike dramatically.
- Latency & Performance: Cross-border data transmission introduces latency, impacting user experience and application responsiveness.
- Currency & Payment Barriers: USD-based billing and international payment restrictions add friction for local businesses.
Pico’s Sovereign Cloud Advantage:
Pico’s locally hosted sovereign cloud is purpose-built to address these challenges:
- Drastically Lower Bandwidth Costs: Data stays within Bangladesh, eliminating international transit fees.
- BDT Payment Flexibility: Seamless local billing removes foreign exchange hurdles.
- Regulatory Alignment: Hosted under national jurisdiction, Pico supports compliance with data residency and sectoral regulations.
For organizations serious about scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency, Pico offers a strategic alternative that foreign CSPs simply cannot match.
