Building effective speech recognition software requires careful consideration of network architecture to ensure operational efficiency, security, and cost optimization. Companies looking to integrate speech AI must decide between cloud, on-premise, or air gap environments, each offering different levels of scalability, security, and cost implications. Cloud solutions, both multi-tenant and single-tenant, provide scalability and ease of integration with AI services but may pose security concerns for sensitive data. On-premise hosting offers greater control over data but comes with higher upfront costs and limited scalability. Air gap hosting provides maximum security by isolating systems from external networks, suitable for high-security environments, but is costly and less flexible. Key considerations for selecting a hosting environment include security needs, real-time processing capabilities, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance. Gladia offers a range of hosting options to meet diverse enterprise needs, along with an enhanced version of the Whisper API for precise and speedy multilingual transcription.