Guide for enterprise China hosting: cloud vs colocation

Digital Edge offers guidance to enterprise teams evaluating China deployments.

• Main announcement: Digital Edge recommends mapping a path from local cloud to colocation based on workload maturity and operational needs; contact: sales@digitaledgedc.com. The guide explains when to prefer local cloud or managed hosting (fast launch, uncertain demand, standard virtualized workloads) versus China colocation (dedicated hardware, licensed appliances, private cross-connects, multi-rack or regulated workloads). It references ICP filing requirements and specific resources such as PEK1 and the provider selection checklist.
• Background and details: The article summarizes regulatory and infrastructure inputs: March 2024 cross-border data-flow adjustments (State Council), China’s national “East Data, West Compute” strategy, and metro-level constraints on power, water, and land (e.g., Beijing efficiency and water stress). It also clarifies that a mainland CDN helps static assets but does not replace a mainland-origin strategy for dynamic workloads.