Cloud transparency

OVHcloud Startup Program

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Lack of transparency around services, billing models and the location of your data are common challenges for startups using the major cloud providers. But there is a better way.


Wherever you are on your startup journey, find out how the OVHcloud Startup Program helps you overcome these challenges and tackle issues such as:

  • Cloud billing pitfalls
  • Vendor lock-in
  • Data sovereignty and data protection regulation
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Cloud pricing issues

Don’t fall victim to common cloud billing and capacity overspend issues. Ensure your cloud provider offers transparent and predictable pricing.

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Vendor lock-in

Cloud interoperability and tech freedom are vital to help your startup grow. Beware of getting locked-in to proprietary technology with the major cloud players.

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Data sovereignty

Data protection regulation is getting tougher, with the risk of fines and reputational damage for non-compliance. Transparency about data sovereignty and the location of your data is crucial to avoid this.

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Data Sovereignty is about having control over your data, whether that’s practically, politically or economically. It’s important to remember that data is subject to the laws of the country it is resident in. This raises many concerns about the processing of data for economic or intelligence purposes, especially with the rise of cloud services and the ease with which data can be transferred from one jurisdiction to another. OVHcloud is a leading European cloud provider with global water-cooled data centres offering data sovereign cloud solutions that ensure that your business will comply with local data legislation.

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Learn more about these key cloud transparency issues for startups

How startups can ensure data protection and data sovereignty compliance in the cloud

One of the most important cloud issues is ensuring compliance with the EU GDPR and non-European laws such as the US CLOUD Act. Falling foul of these laws can result in fines and reputational damage. Full transparency regarding the location of your data in the cloud is vital to retaining control and ensuring compliance.

Three cloud pricing traps to avoid

Just over a third (34%) of SMEs admit they overspent on their cloud bills last year. A lack of billing transparency, complex pricing structures and unplanned cloud adoptions are the main causes of this overspend. That’s why it’s vital that startups understand how to identify and avoid potential pricing traps before committing to a cloud provider.
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Six public cloud myths busted

With digital transformation taking hold across all industries, organisations are turning to the cloud to give them the flexibility and scalability to rapidly pivot and adjust to new market demands and pressures. Business spending on public cloud is set to grow 23.1% in 2021 to $332.3 billion according to Gartner. Yet there are still some common fears and misconceptions about public cloud. We bust those myths to show why public cloud is a viable, secure and cost-effective option to scale quickly and drive growth for many startups.
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Leveraging FinOps for Success: A guide for Startups and VCs

The rapidly evolving nature of startups can make it difficult to control cloud costs. Limited budgets, complex cloud pricing plans, and a lack of in-house expertise can all make it difficult to monitor cloud costs effectively, and this failure to control cloud costs can significantly hinder a startup's growth strategy. The solution to this is to adopt FinOps strategies and identify exactly which cloud pricing pitfalls to avoid. Read this whitepaper to find out more.
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Decoding an AI tomorrow

Discover the dynamic AI sector with our latest report, featuring insights from founders, VCs, and industry experts. We explore recent trends, market conditions, and key success factors for AI startups, including talent retention, sustainability, and ethics. Learn what will drive the AI industry over the next 12-18 months and gain valuable knowledge to navigate this rapidly evolving field. Dive into the report for a comprehensive look at building and scaling successful AI businesses.
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Why choose OVHcloud Startup Program?

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Open technology as the core added value

  • Up to €100,000 (or equivalent local currency) of free tech credits on OVHcloud products
  • Up to 20 hours of customer specific support to solve your tech issues quickly
  • Cloud solutions to accelerate your growth on our data centres worldwide
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Additional visibility for your business

  • Pitch your startup at Showcase events
  • Joint participation in international events
  • Use cases and testimonials published
  • Global OVHcloud Newsletter exposure and much more
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A transparent pricing structure that responds to your growth

  • Fully transparent and predictable pricing
  • You receive a bill that reflects your actual usage
  • Minimal/zero ingress/egress charges
  • No end-of-month surprises
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Connections with our ecosystem of partners

  • Fast-track your startup with our Fast Forward Accelerator
  • Bridges to additional OVHcloud programmes - such as Open Trusted Cloud, Marketplace and Partner Program
  • Business development opportunities within the OVHcloud ecosystem
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About OVHcloud

OVHcloud is a global player and the leading European cloud provider, operating 400,000 servers within its own 33 datacentres across four continents. For 20 years, the OVHcloud group has been leveraging an integrated model that provides full control of our value chain, from designing our servers to managing our datacentres through to orchestrating our fibre-optic network. This unique approach enables OVHcloud to cover, independently, the full spectrum of use cases for our 1.6 million customers in more than 130 countries. OVHcloud now offers customers latest-generation solutions that combine high performance, predictable pricing and full data sovereignty to support their unfettered growth.