What is private cloud storage (internal cloud storage)? - Definition from Whatis.com

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private cloud storage (internal cloud storage)

Private cloud storage, also called internal cloud storage, is a service delivery model for storage within a large enterprise. Internal cloud storage runs on a dedicated infrastructure in the data center, offering the same scalability benefits of public cloud storage to corporate departments and partners while addressing security and performance concerns. 

See also: private cloud, metered services, IT chargeback

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