Operational sovereignty
Gain full control over your IT operations with infrastructure that’s transparent, modular and vendor-independent. Operational sovereignty means you can act, adapt and recover independently—on your terms, without compromise.
Autonomy in running your IT operations
Operational sovereignty means having the freedom to manage and maintain your IT environment according to your own standards, with full visibility and decision-making power. It is not just about who runs the systems, but about ensuring that you can adapt, act and recover independently when needed.
Resilience starts with control
In a world where supply chains, vendors and global alliances change rapidly, operational sovereignty has become essential. Whether responding to regulatory change, service disruption or geopolitical tension, organizations must be able to maintain their infrastructure without relying entirely on third parties.
Relying too heavily on external support can delay responses, increase exposure and create friction when quick action is required. Operational sovereignty ensures you can access your systems, scale resources and resolve issues on your terms.
Designing infrastructure for independence
The foundation of operational sovereignty is infrastructure that is understandable, maintainable and aligned with your internal capacity. That is why we build environments that are transparent and modular, using open source platforms like OpenStack, Linux, Kubernetes and Ceph.
With proper documentation, automation and consistent processes, your team gains confidence and clarity. And when needed, external support can plug in without disruption.
Supporting autonomy,
not replacing it
Operational sovereignty is not about doing everything yourself. It is about structuring your IT operations in a way that gives you control over how support is organized and how decisions are made.
Fairbanks enables this by designing operating models that combine open source technology with knowledge transfer and flexible service structures. Whether your team takes the lead or relies on external support, our goal is to ensure you can always step in, switch partners or adapt your setup without disruption.
Through Managed Services, Consultancy and Training, we help organizations build internal capacity while still offering peace of mind. From daily operations to incident response and scaling strategies, we are there to support your autonomy, not take it away.
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
