Swedish data storage generally means higher data security, environmentally friendly solutions, and local support. Here you can find out how Swedish local data storage differs from the services offered by the large foreign giants, and what advantages it has for you as a Swedish company. Binero can provide you with more security and better support.
Is Swedish data storage better? Yes, if you value high data security and compliance, want environmentally friendly solutions for your IT environment, and want to work with a local supplier who truly understands your needs. We take a closer look at how Swedish data storage differs from the large foreign giants and how this affects your needs.
As a member of the EU, Sweden follows the EU legislation GDPR. This data protection regulation is designed to protect personal data and imposes strict requirements on how data is stored and handled. For example, personal data may only be stored outside the EU under certain specific conditions. By choosing Swedish data storage, you avoid uncertainty and legal risks related to transferring data to third countries. Sweden is also known for its very stable legal system where Swedish legislation protects personal privacy and prevents unauthorized access to data.
As a Swedish data storage provider, all data stored with Binero is exclusively handled in Sweden. In addition to complying with GDPR and Swedish legislation, we are also ISO 27001 certified, which guarantees that we meet the highest standards for information security. When it comes to physical data security, our data centre outside Stockholm has surveillance and alarms, high redundancy in terms of power supply from different sources with backup power via diesel generators and battery packs. This guarantees very secure data storage with high compliance and strong data protection that can be difficult to find with foreign providers.
While most people know about GDPR, fewer are aware of the Cloud Act. The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act is a US law that is more or less the opposite of GDPR. It means that US legislative authorities can request digital information from US companies. This also applies to data stored outside the US. In practice, this means that if you use data storage services from US companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), they can hand over your data, even if stored in Sweden or the EU, because these companies are subject to the Cloud Act.
Binero is an entirely Swedish company with its own data centre in Vallentuna, where everything is handled by our own Swedish employees. This gives you completely Swedish data storage where your data is secure. This means that if you handle sensitive data from, for example, healthcare, the public sector, the tourism industry, etc., you can guarantee that personal data is handled as securely as possible when stored with us.
It is no secret that data centres consume a lot of energy and have a significant environmental impact. Servers and other equipment for data storage operate around the clock and also require cooling to function safely. This leads to high, constant energy consumption, which can result in large emissions of greenhouse gases if the electricity comes from fossil fuels.
Swedish data storage often uses renewable energy and operates efficiently, making Swedish data storage more sustainable. At Binero, we have taken environmental work several steps further. Our data centre uses 100% renewable electricity and meets very strict requirements for energy efficiency and low carbon emissions. This has led us to become the first company in the world to receive the global Fossil Free Data Centre certification. Even the cooling in our data centre follows a circular model where surplus heat is used for heating homes in the municipality. This means that Binero's climate-certified services can support companies' environmental efforts and contribute to long-term sustainable digitalisation.
Read more about how innovative solutions create environmentally friendly data centres.
Using suppliers on the other side of the globe can cause problems when you need support. Time zones, language barriers and cultural differences can make understanding and getting the right help difficult.
The advantage of choosing Swedish data storage is that you get a local supplier with better understanding of your conditions. With a Swedish supplier, you can more easily scrutinise, follow up and demand the services you receive. You also get better cultural and linguistic understanding, which facilitates communication and gives you quick and straightforward answers about contracts, updates, incidents, and more.
With Binero you get more than just a Swedish data storage provider. You get 24/7 support and quick contact with Swedish technicians who understand you and your needs. But also a partner who understands your market and your needs.
We work closely with our customers and listen to them so that we can develop our services according to their needs and wishes. When you work with us, you not only get access to broad IT expertise that understands Swedish conditions, you also get an advisory partner who acts as a security in a rapidly changing and uncertain world. So that you as a customer can feel safe and focus on what you do best.
There are different types of data storage depending on your needs. Simply put, they can be divided into hot and cold data storage. The difference between them is how often the data is used and how quickly you need access to it. Hot data storage is used for active data that is used frequently or in real time. Examples are databases, user data in apps and similar data. You get very fast data access, but at a higher cost.
Cold data storage is suitable for data that is rarely used but still needs to be saved. Examples are archive data, backups and data that must be stored for regulatory compliance. The cost of storage space is significantly lower compared to hot data storage, but access is slower and may also incur a cost if needed. The right choice for you depends on whether your needs require real-time use or long-term data storage.
With Binero you get a completely Swedish supplier with secure local IT and cloud services that meet all your needs. Above all, you get a local partner who understands your needs, guides you in the right direction and tailor-makes services that suit you perfectly.
Let us take care of your IT, data storage and data security so you can fully focus on keeping your customers satisfied.
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