Cloud-native expertise — from Switzerland

Frequently Asked Questions

What cloud-native services does VSHN offer?

VSHN offers consulting, architecture design, implementation, training, and operational support for cloud-native technologies. Whether you are starting your cloud-native journey or running production workloads on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Exoscale, or cloudscale.ch, we bring hands-on experience to accelerate your project. Engagements range from a one-day architecture review to multi-month platform builds and ongoing managed operations.

What is cloud-native?

Cloud-native is an approach to building and running applications that fully exploits the advantages of cloud computing. It typically involves containers, microservices, declarative APIs, and automation through CI/CD pipelines. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) defines the ecosystem of open-source projects — like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy — that form the foundation of cloud-native infrastructure. VSHN helps organisations adopt these technologies with proven patterns and production-grade operations.

Why choose VSHN as your cloud-native partner?

VSHN has over a decade of experience operating cloud-native infrastructure in production. We run APPUiO Cloud, a Swiss Kubernetes platform, and use CNCF technologies extensively in our own operations. Our engineers hold CKA certifications and have deep expertise across the CNCF landscape. We are based in Zürich and provide all services with Swiss data residency, transparent CHF 180 per hour consulting rates, and direct access to senior engineers.

Which CNCF technologies does VSHN work with?

VSHN works across the entire CNCF landscape. Our core expertise includes Kubernetes for container orchestration, Prometheus and Alertmanager for monitoring, Argo CD for GitOps, Crossplane for infrastructure-as-code, Cilium for networking and security, Helm for packaging, and many more graduated and incubating CNCF projects. We evaluate, integrate, and operate these tools as part of coherent platform solutions for our customers.

How does VSHN handle Kubernetes operations?

VSHN manages the full Kubernetes lifecycle — from initial cluster provisioning and security hardening through day-two operations, version upgrades, and capacity planning. Our platform targets 99.95% availability with automated monitoring, alerting, and incident response. We operate clusters on multiple cloud providers and maintain over 500 GB of persistent backup storage across our managed infrastructure to ensure data durability and fast recovery.

Does VSHN support Swiss data residency for cloud-native workloads?

Yes. Swiss data residency is a core part of our offering. We operate infrastructure on Swiss cloud providers including cloudscale.ch and Exoscale, as well as Swiss regions of AWS and Azure. All managed services through the VSHN Application Catalog run in Swiss data centres. This ensures your data stays in Switzerland and meets local regulatory and compliance requirements without sacrificing cloud-native capabilities.

What managed cloud-native services does VSHN provide?

Through the VSHN Application Catalog and Servala, we offer fully managed databases (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis), message queues, and other cloud-native services. All services include automated backups, monitoring, and Swiss data residency. Service level agreements start at 99.9% availability. Our Cloud Application Operation Services (CAOS) extend this to full 24/7 operational support for your entire cloud-native stack — including custom applications.

How do I engage VSHN for cloud-native consulting?

Contact us using the form below. Describe your project — whether it is an architecture review, a proof of concept, a Kubernetes migration, or ongoing managed operations. We provide a written scope and CHF cost estimate within one business day. There is no commitment at the scoping stage. Engagements typically start within one to two weeks of agreement, and we offer flexible monthly contracts with no long-term lock-in.