Proof of Concept
A Proof of Concept by Fairbanks is more than a technical demo. It is a hands-on validation of how our managed open source cloud infrastructure supports your goals. You gain insight into the performance, flexibility, and sovereignty of OpenStack and/or Ceph running on bare-metal Kubernetes. The environment is managed in a cloud-native, vendor-independent way.
Why choose a Proof of Concept
Before you invest in a full-scale platform, the proof of concept gives you the confidence to move forward. It shows how the platform aligns with your specific needs, governance requirements, and existing infrastructure. Whether you want to compare with VMware, test storage options, or evaluate container performance, we help you validate the fit.
Designed around you
We deploy the environment at the datacenter of your choice, using your available hardware. The setup can mimic your future cloud infrastructure or start small and scale gradually. Either way, our engineers guide you every step of the way.
You will experience the key advantages of our open source cloud services:
- Full control without vendor lock-in
- Transparent, consistent platform design
- Support for hybrid and legacy infrastructure
- Insights into compliance, scalability, and performance
- Personal guidance from open source infrastructure experts
Success stories
The Danish Ministry of Children and Education transformed its IT infrastructure to reduce costs, eliminate vendor lock-in, and improve agility. With Fairbanks’ open-source expertise, the Ministry gained full control over its cloud environment, leading to faster service delivery, lower operational costs, and greater system stability. This shift positioned the Ministry as a leader in public-sector digital innovation, enhancing support for educators and students across Denmark.
The University of Luxembourg modernized its IT infrastructure with OpenStack to support high-performance computing and large-scale research. In collaboration with Fairbanks, the university improved scalability, automation, and resource efficiency while reducing costs and manual workload. The transformation enhanced agility, data security, and compliance, empowering cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary innovation.
SURF, the collaborative ICT organization for Dutch education and research, modernized its digital infrastructure to support high-performance computing, secure data management, and nationwide collaboration. With Fairbanks’ expertise, SURF enhanced scalability, security, and innovation, empowering institutions to share resources and accelerate research. The transformation improved efficiency, equity, and member engagement across the sector.
ODC-Noord modernized its IT infrastructure with scalable, secure cloud solutions to support Dutch government services. Thanks to Fairbanks, flexibility increased, security and compliance improved, and significant progress was made toward a CO₂-neutral data center operation. The efficiency and reliability of the service delivery improved noticeably.
Realtime Solutions transformed its IT infrastructure with OpenStack to enhance real-time performance for sectors such as logistics, finance, and telecom. Thanks to Fairbanks’ expertise, the company now benefits from a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environment with low latency. This led to increased operational efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and a stronger competitive position.
VodafoneZiggo unified its cloud environments with a scalable OpenStack solution, supported by Fairbanks. This resulted in increased efficiency, improved control, and a smooth transition without disruption. The new infrastructure provides the flexibility to respond more quickly to customer demands and market developments.
KPN modernized its infrastructure with a scalable, open cloud platform to enable faster virtualization and higher service quality. Thanks to Fairbanks, KPN is now better equipped to handle network traffic, launch innovative services, and strengthen its leadership in the telecom sector.
Fingent optimized its OpenStack environment with the help of Fairbanks, resulting in higher performance, more stable networks, and improved backup and monitoring processes. Thanks to global collaboration and support, Fingent was able to operate more efficiently, minimize risks, and deliver software solutions to clients worldwide more quickly.
Delta Electronics improved operational efficiency and agility with a tailor-made OpenStack solution from Fairbanks. Thanks to optimized resource management, digital twins, and energy-efficient technologies, Delta achieved significant gains in production performance and sustainability.
For whom
Ideal for IT decision-makers in telecom, SaaS, public institutions, and research organizations who need to evaluate sovereignty, reduce complexity, and maintain flexibility in their digital infrastructure.
What you will learn during the Proof of Concept
During the Proof of Concept, you will gain practical insight into how open source cloud infrastructure performs in your specific context. You will learn whether your organization can maintain full control over its data, operations, and technology while working with a vendor-independent solution. You will see how our platform compares to your current environment in terms of speed, scalability, and manageability. In addition, you will discover how our solution meets compliance standards, handles hybrid deployments, and supports future growth, all without sacrificing sovereignty or flexibility.
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