Managed private cloud (also known as "hosted private cloud" or "single-tenant SaaS") refers to a principle in software architecture where a single instance of the software runs on a server, serves a single client organization (tenant), and is managed by a third party.
It has been on the rise[1] due to enterprises requiring a dedicated cloud environment and preferring to avoid having to deal with management, maintenance, or future upgrade costs for the associated infrastructure and services.
It is up to the potential client to determine if a managed private cloud solution aligns with their business objectives and budget.
While the service provider maintains the upkeep of servers, network, and platform infrastructure, sensitive data is typically not stored on managed private clouds as it may leave business-critical information prone to breaches via third-party attacks on the cloud service provider.
Common customizations[4] and integrations include: Software companies have taken a variety of strategies in the Managed Private Cloud realm.