Choose the right architecture
A different boundary.
An informed decision.
Local and cloud tools make different operational trade-offs. Compare the specific deployment and safeguards—not a blanket claim that one category is always secure.
| Consideration | Noter Vault · local | Cloud service |
|---|---|---|
| Processing location | On the Noter Vault appliance for the core meeting workflow. | On the provider’s infrastructure; location depends on the service and contract. |
| Hardware and accounts | A dedicated appliance. No cloud account or meeting bot is required for local capture; production units have no Wi-Fi hardware. | Often account-based, with browser, app or bot capture. Requirements vary by service. |
| Meeting intelligence | On-device transcription, speaker tooling, structured notes and Theia, working with the selected meeting record. | Transcription and assistants vary by product, subscription and integration. |
| Storage and sharing | AES-256-GCM device vault with configurable password protection. User-approved PDF, DOCX and TXT copies leave the vault. | Assess encryption, access, data location, retention and export options in the specific service. |
| Telemetry | No appliance telemetry sent to Noter. Deliberate sharing and website enquiries are separate. | Review the provider’s collection, usage and training policies and your available controls. |
| Information boundary | Your organisation controls access to the device and deliberate exports. | Assess service terms, retention, training use, access and subprocessors. |
| Working together | Reviewed files can be exported into your existing systems. | Shared workspaces and remote collaboration vary by product and plan. |
| Operational work | Plan for the physical device, access, updates, support and disposal. | Plan for accounts, service configuration, supplier assurance and continuity. |
| Responsibility | Your team must decide appropriate use and review outputs. | Your team must decide appropriate use and review outputs. |
General deployment comparison, not an assessment of a named provider. Consumer and contracted enterprise services may have materially different terms and controls.
Choose for the work
you actually do.
A dedicated appliance may fit an in-room workflow where local processing and deliberate exports are priorities. Plan the recording setup, physical access, updates and support.
A contracted cloud service may better suit distributed teams, shared workspaces or calendar integrations. Evaluate its actual terms and controls. Neither approach removes the need for appropriate use and human review.
Start with your requirements.
Then choose the tool.
Talk through the boundary, the workflow and the operational trade-offs.
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