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KeepSec: The Canadian Cloud That Cuts Costs and Strengthens Your Sovereignty

Guillaume Harvey

• 6 min read
KeepSec: The Canadian Cloud That Cuts Costs and Strengthens Your Sovereignty

Cloud computing is the backbone of modern businesses, powering everything from online stores to complex enterprise systems. Yet, a troubling trend persists—many companies rely on large, U.S.-based providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure. While these providers are renowned for their capabilities, they come with challenges: high costs, compliance concerns, and risks associated with vendor lock-in.

At KeepSec, we believe there’s a better way. As a Canadian-based cloud provider, we’re building a solution that’s cost-effective, secure, and flexible. Our mission is to empower businesses to control their cloud costs and data, reduce reliance on foreign providers, and foster innovation in their local economies.

Imagine a future where your cloud infrastructure is free from the risks of cross-border policies, latency issues, and currency fluctuations. Whether you’re a small business or a global enterprise, we’re here to help you take the next step toward a better, more resilient cloud infrastructure.

This post explores:

  • Why businesses should rethink their reliance on traditional cloud providers.
  • The benefits of choosing a transparent and scalable solution like KeepSec.
  • How we’re expanding to offer even better performance and accessibility across North America and beyond.
  • A vision for a united and resilient cloud computing ecosystem.

Why Cloud Costs Are Rising

1. The Current Landscape of Cloud Spending

For decades, large cloud providers have dominated the market. Their platforms are robust, widely adopted, and well-marketed. But these benefits come at a cost for businesses of all sizes, who face unique challenges when relying on these foreign providers:

  • Exchange Rate Volatility: Businesses outside the U.S. often pay in U.S. dollars, exposing them to unpredictable currency fluctuations. A 10% rise in exchange rates can translate into thousands of dollars in unexpected costs for companies with large-scale infrastructure.
  • Compliance Risks: Hosting data on U.S. servers subjects it to U.S. laws, such as the CLOUD Act, which allows government agencies to access data stored by American companies. This creates compliance headaches for businesses in other countries, particularly those in heavily regulated industries.
  • Performance Issues: For businesses with clients or teams located far from their cloud provider’s data centers—such as Western Canada when using U.S.-based data centers—cross-border latency can lead to slower response times. This impacts user experience, reduces customer satisfaction, and, in some cases, can result in lost revenue.

2. The Economic Impact of Outsourcing Cloud Services

When Canadian businesses rely on foreign providers, they’re not just outsourcing their infrastructure—they’re also sending billions of dollars out of the country. This money could instead be reinvested in the local economy to support technological innovation and job creation in Canada. For example:

  • Every dollar spent on foreign cloud providers is a dollar that doesn’t help strengthen Canada’s technology ecosystem.
  • Opportunities to develop local infrastructure and solutions are lost to foreign economies.

For American businesses, KeepSec also offers a strategic advantage. Thanks to the Canadian dollar, our competitive rates become even more attractive when factoring in the exchange rate. By combining significant cost savings with prices already lower than those of major providers, we enable American businesses to reduce their expenses while enjoying reliable and high-performing services.

Whether you’re a business in Canada or the United States, investing in KeepSec allows you to benefit from cost reductions, improved performance, and a solution aligned with your economic and operational needs.

KeepSec, Your Cloud Partner

At KeepSec, we offer an alternative to the major cloud providers. Our focus is on providing affordable, flexible, and secure solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses in Canada and beyond.

1. Cost-Effective, Predictable Pricing

KeepSec’s pricing is tailored to businesses seeking a better way to manage their cloud costs. We offer savings of up to 75% compared to major providers, with no hidden fees or unpredictable billing. By operating in Canadian dollars, we eliminate the uncertainty of exchange rate fluctuations for Canadian businesses and offer transparent pricing for all.

2. Leveraging World-Class Fiber for Superior Performance

Canada’s fiber-optic network is among the best in the world, providing fast and reliable connectivity across the nation. Hosting your data with KeepSec offers:

  • Reduced Latency: Eliminate the delays caused by cross-border data transfers, particularly for Canadian businesses serving Canadian customers.
  • Enhanced Security: Keep sensitive information out of foreign jurisdictions, reducing exposure to laws like the CLOUD Act.
  • Improved Compliance: Easily adhere to local privacy laws, such as PIPEDA in Canada or GDPR in Europe.

3. Expanding to Meet Your Needs

While our roots are proudly Canadian, we are focusing our efforts on expansion to better meet the needs of businesses across North America. Our immediate priority is to open a data center in Western Canada, providing enhanced performance and reduced latency for businesses in this key region.

Next, we will target the United States, where we can address the growing demand from American businesses seeking reliable and cost-effective cloud solutions. Finally, our long-term ambitions include Europe and Latin America, where we aim to bring our expertise and competitive advantages to serve a global client base.

By strengthening our presence in North America, we are committed to delivering high-quality cloud solutions with optimized performance and greater accessibility, while staying true to our core values of transparency and innovation.

4. Freedom from Vendor Lock-In

Vendor lock-in is a major challenge with many cloud providers. At KeepSec, we take a different approach. Our infrastructure is vendor lock-in-free, allowing you to:

  • Export disk images of your machines in standard formats like QCOW2, RAW, and VMDK.
  • Maintain full control over your data for backups or migrations.
  • Avoid long-term contracts or penalties, giving you the flexibility to scale and adapt as your business grows.

Why This Matters: The KeepSec Advantage

1. Empowering Local Innovation

Every dollar spent on KeepSec services contributes to the growth of local technology sectors, creating jobs and fostering innovation. While our roots are in Canada, our commitment to affordability, security, and flexibility makes KeepSec the right choice for businesses anywhere.

2. Building a Resilient Cloud Ecosystem

Global reliance on a few major cloud providers creates vulnerabilities, from compliance risks to performance bottlenecks. By investing in a provider that prioritizes local infrastructure and adaptability, businesses can build a cloud ecosystem that’s faster, more secure, and better aligned with their values.

3. Ensuring Data Sovereignty and Security

Data sovereignty is more than a legal requirement—it’s a cornerstone of operational security. Hosting data with KeepSec ensures it remains within regional borders, protected from foreign surveillance and influence.

A Real-World Example: Bringing Cloud Costs Back Home

The Problem:

A mid-sized software company relied on AWS to host its development and production infrastructure. Their setup included:

  • 10 virtual machines for web applications and databases.
  • A Kubernetes cluster for managing containers.
  • 5 TB of monthly data transfer.

The company faced two major challenges:

  1. Rising Costs: Currency fluctuations, combined with growing service usage, increased their annual cloud spend by 15% over two years, making it difficult to predict and manage budgets.
  2. Data Sovereignty Concerns: Hosting data on U.S.-based servers created potential compliance issues with local privacy laws, as well as exposure to foreign regulations like the U.S. CLOUD Act.

The Solution:

After evaluating their options, the company migrated to KeepSec. By leveraging our high-performance data center in Montreal and Canada’s world-class fiber network, they were able to:

  • Host their Kubernetes cluster and VMs securely within Canadian borders.
  • Significantly reduce cloud costs while maintaining performance and scalability.

The Results:

  • Cost Savings: Reduced annual costs from $75,000 (AWS) to $30,000 (KeepSec), saving $45,000.
  • Improved Data Sovereignty: Full compliance with Canadian privacy laws, mitigating legal risks.

This company now enjoys predictable costs, enhanced data security, and eagerly anticipates even better performance as KeepSec expands its footprint.

Our Vision: A Cloud for All Businesses

At KeepSec, we’re not just building a cloud provider—we’re building a movement. Here’s what the future looks like:

  1. Nationwide and Global Performance: As we expand, businesses across North America and Europe will enjoy low latency and high reliability, wherever they are.
  2. Collaborative Innovation: We’re committed to partnering with businesses, universities, and enterprises to develop cutting-edge cloud solutions.
  3. Sustainability First: Our data centers prioritize energy efficiency and green practices, aligning with global environmental goals.

How You Can Join the Movement

Now is the time to take action. By choosing KeepSec, you’re not just saving money—you’re investing in your business’s future. Here’s how to get started:

  1. Explore Your Options: Contact us for a free consultation to assess your cloud needs and explore how KeepSec can reduce your costs.
  2. Migrate with Confidence: Take advantage of our free migration assistance, ensuring a seamless transition to our platform.
  3. Become Part of the Community: Join a growing network of businesses working together to build a more resilient digital ecosystem.

Conclusion: Let’s Build a Resilient Cloud Ecosystem

The time for change is now. By choosing KeepSec, you can create a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future for your business. KeepSec is leading the charge with cost-effective, high-performance solutions designed for businesses worldwide.

Are you ready to join the movement? Contact us today to see how KeepSec can help you save money, enhance performance, and contribute to a more secure, sustainable, and flexible cloud environment.