Understanding your deployment options: Cloud, self-hosted, and the Tines Tunnel

Tines offers a versatile no-code automation platform that can be deployed either in the cloud or as a self-hosted solution, catering to the diverse needs of different organizations, including those in regulated industries such as finance, insurance, and government. Most enterprises favor their cloud option due to the convenience of not managing hardware or operational issues, and the benefit of automatic updates and new features. However, Tines also provides the Tines Tunnel feature, enabling secure connections between on-premise systems and their cloud service without altering firewall rules, which is particularly useful for mission-critical systems on private networks. While self-hosting offers data control and compliance benefits, it may complicate troubleshooting and scaling. Tines emphasizes data security with their SOC2 Type 2 certification and regular penetration tests, encouraging best practices for customer data protection. Ultimately, the choice between cloud and self-hosted solutions should consider factors like timing, flexibility, scalability, and cost, ensuring that organizations modernize their infrastructure without compromising on security or missing out on innovations.