EDITORIAL DRAFT — outline only. Not ready for publication. AI infrastructure decisions, part 5 of 6. Audience: teams with location and deployment requirements.
What does “it must run here” mean?
[Distinguish compute location, storage, backups, support access, subprocessors and contractual jurisdiction. Avoid implying that a UK or European region automatically satisfies all compliance obligations.]
Translate constraints into supplier questions
- [Workload fit: model support, GPU availability, memory, capacity reservations and lead times.]
- [Deployment: network paths, latency, integration, observability and recovery.]
- [Data handling: retention, transfers, access, deletion and evidence to request.]
- [Commercial terms: support, commitments, exit arrangements and migration effort.]
Separate must-haves from preferences
[Build a requirements matrix with requirement, reason, priority, evidence requested and unresolved questions. Explain which issues need the buyer’s security, procurement or legal review.]
Evidence and review checklist
[Use current service-region documentation and primary regulatory guidance for any legal statements; date sources and obtain appropriate review. Verify actual capacity rather than assuming a listed region has stock. For cost or performance comparisons, state hardware, model, precision, utilisation, workload and measurement date.]
Reader next step
[Intended CTA: complete a hosting requirements form. A dedicated form is not built yet. Until then, direct readers to the six questions on /services/ and the existing contact form. State that review requests, future newsletter subscriptions and named-supplier introductions are separate choices.]