Open source
private cloud
An open source private cloud gives your organization complete control over your digital environment. Unlike public clouds, where resources are shared, or closed-source private clouds, where control is limited, open source private clouds provide a secure, flexible, and fully independent solution. You determine how your infrastructure is built, managed and scaled, without compromise.
Full control,
full transparency
These environments are powered by proven open source platforms like Kubernetes for cloud and container orchestration, OpenStack for virtual machines, and Ceph for scalable storage. Together, they form the foundation of a private cloud that is not only powerful and versatile, but also aligned with your goals and governance requirements.
Security through transparency
The strength of open source lies in its openness. Source code is publicly accessible and actively reviewed by a global community. This continuous scrutiny leads to faster vulnerability detection, more secure code, and fewer hidden risks compared to proprietary platforms.
Security teams can audit the full codebase, adapt security policies to internal standards, and apply updates without delay. Combined with a strong ecosystem of tools and integrations, open source private clouds deliver security you can rely on, without licensing constraints or vendor limitations.
Flexibility without restrictions
Open source private clouds are designed to be flexible. They allow for advanced customization and seamless integration with existing systems. Workloads, virtual machines and data can move across different distributions, enabling infrastructure freedom and operational continuity.
Where closed platforms limit configuration options or impose vendor lock-ins, open source puts you in control. At Fairbanks, we use this flexibility to tailor every solution to your unique needs, ensuring you get the most value from your cloud investments.
Reliable and resilient by design
Platforms like OpenStack, Linux, Ceph and Kubernetes are inherently resilient.
OpenStack provides a broad set of capabilities, comparable to platforms like VMware, but open, flexible, and fully under your control. It gives you the building blocks to run your own cloud infrastructure, without vendor lock-in. At its foundation is Linux: the most stable and trusted operating system for cloud environments.
To store data reliably at scale, Ceph keeps multiple replicas across different nodes, ensuring availability even if hardware fails. And with Kubernetes on top, workloads stay resilient thanks to self-healing and automated recovery, so your teams can focus on innovation.
These features allow you to build an infrastructure that supports business continuity, scales with demand and delivers predictable performance.
Fairbanks: your partner for open source private clouds
Our team combines deep technical expertise with years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing and supporting open source private cloud environments. We offer Training, Consultancy, Managed Services, and Emergency Assistance, always aligned with your internal capabilities and strategic priorities.
Whether you are migrating from a legacy environment or starting fresh, we help you achieve sovereignty over your data, technology and operations.
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.
We design and build open source private cloud infrastructures that meet your unique needs
Managed Services
- Enhanced operational efficiency and focus
- Access to specialized expertise and advanced technology
- Cost efficient and predictable budgeting
