In this article, we’ll discuss when you might need to store your identities in local regions and how Logto can help.
As Logto grows, many customers have asked to store their data in specific locations. Dedicated computer resources and specific data regions are critical considerations for optimizing performance, compliance, security, and cost.
Currently, Logto offers regions in the European Union, Australia, the US, and soon Japan. These options have been very well received by our customers.
In this article, we’ll discuss when you might need to store your identities in local regions and how Logto can help.
Dedicated computer resources refer to computing hardware (like servers, storage, and network infrastructure) that is exclusively allocated to a single user, application, or organization. These resources are not shared with others, ensuring that the user has full control and guaranteed access to them.
In Logto, we offer the choice to deploy dedicated computer resources to meet clients’ needs. These resources are built on Microsoft Azure and Logto’s flexible infrastructure, offering specific instances for better performance and control.
Let’s first explore when dedicated computer resources are needed in certain situations.
Dedicated computer resources are needed when high performance is critical, such as in real-time analytics, high-frequency trading, AI/ML training, or rendering farms. They help avoid resource conflicts, ensuring consistent latency and throughput.
In industries like healthcare (HIPAA), finance (PCI-DSS), or government, dedicated resources help isolate sensitive workloads. This ensures compliance with audits and reduces the risk of data breaches.
For predictable or sustained workloads, such as enterprise databases, ERP systems, or legacy applications, dedicated resources provide cost efficiency by supporting steady usage, unlike variable shared environments.
Data regions refer to geographic or jurisdictional storage locations.
With the rise of de-globalization, the demand for local data regions and localized software services is increasing. As countries adopt stricter data sovereignty laws and protectionist policies, businesses are seeking to localize their data storage and software infrastructure to comply with regulations and mitigate risks associated with cross-border data flow.
When deciding if your software’s data should be stored in a local region, consider the following factors. Choose a specific data region if these needs are important for your product development.
Many countries now require certain types of data (e.g., personal, financial, healthcare) to be stored within their borders. This is pushing businesses to adopt localized data centers to comply with regulations like GDPR in Europe or China’s data security laws. This trend helps companies avoid legal risks associated with transferring data across borders.
When deciding where to store data, one key factor to consider is reducing latency for end-users. For example, services like streaming platforms (e.g., Netflix) or gaming platforms benefit from hosting data closer to their users. By choosing a local data region—like AWS us-east versus ap-southeast—you can reduce the distance data must travel, which in turn improves load times, buffering speeds, and overall user experience. This is especially important for applications that require fast, real-time interactions.
For businesses that require high availability and reliability, storing data across multiple regions is an option. This is especially critical for financial institutions, where data loss or downtime can have severe consequences. By maintaining multi-region backups, businesses can ensure that their data remains accessible even if one region experiences an outage due to natural disasters, cyberattacks, or infrastructure failures. Distributing data across different locations enhances disaster recovery capabilities, minimizes downtime, and ensures business continuity.
For businesses handling sensitive data, choosing the right data storage location is crucial to maintaining privacy and security. Some countries have weak privacy laws, allowing governments to access stored data under local regulations. For example, the U.S. CLOUD Act grants law enforcement the authority to request data from U.S.-based companies, even if the data is stored in another country. To prevent unauthorized access and comply with stricter data protection laws, businesses may choose to store data in regions with stronger privacy regulations, ensuring greater control and security over their information.
Building customer trust and maintaining a strong brand reputation are critical, especially for privacy-focused businesses. Many customers are increasingly aware of data privacy risks and may prefer services that store their data in trusted locations with strict regulations. By choosing a secure and transparent data region, businesses can strengthen customer confidence, differentiate themselves in the market, and build long-term loyalty.
Dedicated resources and storing data in specific locations can be helpful in certain situations, but they cost more money and are harder to set up and manage. Consider these factors when making your final decision.
By aligning these strategies with your workload requirements, compliance needs, and user expectations, you can optimize both performance and governance.
Logto is the most flexible identity platform in the market. It’s developer-friendly while also handling complex, legacy, and custom infrastructure needs—perfect for migrating from Auth0, Firebase, or AWS Cognito. Logto’s plans support:
We now accept requests for dedicated data regions and computing resources for your auth system at a reasonable price. Contact us to learn more!