Modern technologies are more accessible than ever. Poland has data centers that meet the highest European standards, enterprise-class solutions, and specialists trusted by banks and global corporations. And yet, paradoxically, many companies and institutions still store data in “basement server rooms,” use outdated systems, or blindly move everything to global clouds. Why? The answer can be summed up in one word: mindset.

Technology Is Not the Problem

When it comes to infrastructure, Poland has nothing to be ashamed of. Data centers like Talex offer EN 50600 Class 4 certification—a level higher than what the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) formally requires. Add full redundancy, 15 independent fiber-optic operators, and thousands of days of uninterrupted uptime.

And yet many business owners prefer to keep “a server in the basement.” Why? Because that’s how things were done for years, and no one wants to risk change. It’s the classic “if it works, don’t touch it” mentality.

Fear of Losing Control

One of the most common arguments against professional services is the belief:
“When it’s on-premises, I have full control. When it’s outside, I don’t.”

The issue is that this control is often an illusion.
A single employee forgetting to check the cooling system can overheat the servers. A power outage in the office building can mean hours of downtime. A lack of specialists turns small incidents into full-blown crises.

Control does not equal security.

The Global Brand Syndrome

Another mental barrier is the assumption that if something carries a Google, Microsoft, or Amazon logo, it must be the best. Small and medium-sized businesses often pick global clouds because they seem safer and more prestigious.

In reality, many fall into a trap: low initial costs quickly grow as the use of additional services increases. Even worse—during a crisis, support is often limited to tickets and chatbots. For large businesses needing rapid assistance, this is a recipe for disaster.

The Mindset of Public Institutions

The situation is no different in public administration. Ministries and government agencies invest billions into building their own server rooms instead of using existing data centers that already meet top-tier standards. The result?

Billions spent on infrastructure located in building basements across Warsaw—vulnerable to flooding, outages, or the first serious storm.

It’s not a lack of technology but a lack of trust and coordination that leaves citizen data scattered and exposed.

What Can Be Changed?

Overcoming mental barriers requires action on several levels:

• Executive education – business leaders must understand that “saving on security” is an illusion.
• Government regulations – France proves that requiring medical data to be stored domestically increases security and strengthens local infrastructure.
• Promoting best practices – success stories of companies that survived cyberattacks thanks to professional services speak louder than presentations.
• Changing the narrative – IT security cannot be seen as a cost; it is an investment in continuity and customer trust.

Why It Matters

In a world where cyberattacks happen daily and hybrid warfare is increasingly digital, the mindset of “as long as it works” is a dead end. Every day of delay, every decision to leave data in non-professional conditions, increases the risk of paralysis.

By serving banks and global corporations, Talex proves that a Polish company can deliver world-class security. But until the mindset of decision-makers—both in business and public administration—changes, the true potential of this technology will remain unused.

Summary

The biggest barrier to digital security in Poland isn’t a lack of technology or funding. It’s mindset—the belief that “it’s safer on-prem,” “we’ve always done it this way,” or “a global giant knows better.” Breaking these habits requires education, courage, and joint action between business and government.

In the 21st century, data is the foundation of the economy.
And foundations must be built on solid ground—not on habits from decades past.