What multitenancy is and why it matters
Short definition
Multitenancy is an architecture in which a single software instance serves many customers (tenants), with each tenant's data logically separated from the others. It is the foundation of the SaaS model and many B2B platforms.
Multitenancy is a way of building software in which one shared instance serves many distinct customers - called tenants. Each tenant has its own data, settings and users, logically separated from the rest, even though they physically share the same application and infrastructure.
It is the foundation of the SaaS model: the provider maintains a single application, and updates and fixes reach all customers at once. For the customer it means a lower entry cost and no infrastructure to run. The key is data separation - a correctly designed system guarantees that one tenant never sees another's data.
Multitenancy is also useful within a company: one platform can serve several brands, legal entities or branches as separate tenants, with shared administration. Open Mercato is an open platform designed with multitenancy in mind, which makes serving groups and multi-brand companies easier.
Key facts about multitenancy
- One instance serves many customers (tenants).
- Each tenant's data is logically separated.
- It underpins the SaaS model and multi-brand platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Is multitenancy safe for my data?
With a correct design, yes - data separation ensures one tenant cannot see another's data. It is the standard foundation of SaaS solutions used by thousands of companies.
Can I run several brands on one platform?
Yes - that is a typical use of multitenancy. Each brand or entity runs as a separate tenant with shared administration. Open Mercato is designed for this.
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