More scope for your IT: into the multi-cloud with STACKIT
IT landscapes are becoming increasingly complex. Today, applications run in very different environments, data streams flow across national borders and services must remain secure, scalable and efficient at the same time. For many companies and administrations, this means moving away from rigid systems and towards more design freedom.
STACKIT opens up precisely this freedom with its European Multi Cloud. It helps organizations to design their digital infrastructure confidently and flexibly – adapted to a wide range of requirements in the service cloud, data center or container setup.
Find out how STACKIT not only secures your digital sovereignty, but also optimizes costs, intelligently controls applications and reliably manages complex workloads.
Key terms relating to the multi cloud
- Multi cloud (also: multicloud): Parallel use of multiple cloud platforms and providers for the flexible distribution of workloads, applications and data.
- Hybrid provider: Providers that combine public and private cloud services and enable integrated multi-cloud architectures.
- Service clouds: Platforms that provide scalable infrastructure services and applications as flexible cloud services.
- Workloads: Applications or tasks that are specifically distributed and operated across different cloud environments.
- Containers: Portable runtime environments for applications that enable efficient migration and orchestration across different clouds.
- Migration tools: Tools for the secure and automated transfer of applications and data between different clouds.
- Interoperability: Open standards and interfaces that enable the integration and management of different cloud solutions.
- Security strategy: Holistic approach to securing distributed multi-cloud infrastructures and data flows.
- Resource management: Central control, monitoring and optimization of the cloud capacities used across multiple providers.
Advantages at a glance: What STACKIT Multi Cloud actually does
Whether flexibility, risk minimization or future-proofing – the strategic potential of a multi-cloud is obvious. But how exactly does STACKIT support companies, administrations and hybrid providers in the targeted further development of their IT?
See for yourself how a well thought-out multi-cloud strategy with STACKIT pays off in practice – technologically, organizationally and economically.
Remain independent – act flexibly: STACKIT enables the distribution of applications and data across different providers. This allows you to avoid vendor lock-ins and remain agile at all times.
Operate workloads where they make sense: Not every cloud fits every solution. With STACKIT, you can use the platform that is best suited to you in terms of security, performance, computing capacity or costs.
Increase reliability: If a provider fails, your systems remain available – thanks to flexible relocation to other environments. A plus for anyone who relies on operational stability.
Keep data protection and compliance under control: STACKIT meets the highest European standards. You retain control over your data while relying on a scalable cloud service.
Reduce costs in a targeted manner: You can reduce your IT expenditure through the clever distribution of resources. At the same time, the quality of your services remains assured at all times.
Central control, open tools: STACKIT supports APIs, OpenStack and Kubernetes. This allows you to manage and integrate complex environments efficiently.
Innovate faster: New tools and technologies can be tested flexibly – without risk to existing systems. This increases your agility in the market.
Start at your own pace: With STACKIT, you can organize the changeover step by step. Hybrid setups and individual migration paths are possible at any time.
STACKIT Multi Cloud in detail: architecture and application
STACKIT provides a modular cloud platform that includes both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Applications can be operated in different environments depending on requirements – in the private cloud, via public cloud platforms or in hybrid constellations. Central administration is carried out using intuitive tools with open APIs and standard interfaces that facilitate integration into existing systems.
STACKIT’s multi-cloud approach allows companies to intelligently combine the benefits and offerings of different providers. Sensitive data and critical applications are hosted in the sovereign STACKIT Private Cloud. At the same time, less security-critical workloads can be operated on external platforms. The result is a secure, economical and customizable cloud environment that responds ideally to individual requirements.
Practical applications at a glance
Public sector: Sovereign data storage with maximum flexibility
A municipal IT manager uses STACKIT to operate administrative applications efficiently and in compliance with data protection regulations. Citizen data remains in the STACKIT private cloud, while analysis tools and AI services from other service clouds are integrated. The migration is carried out using specialized tools that guarantee legal certainty and technical stability.
Digital health: maximum compliance meets modular cloud structures
A CTO operates medical applications with the strictest requirements for availability and data security. With STACKIT, diagnostic tools and patient services can be hosted in separate, controlled environments, while AI services from third-party platforms are securely integrated. Certifications such as C5 and ISO 27001 ensure full compliance.
Retail & e-commerce: scalable power for strong sales days
An e-commerce company operates its web stores with high availability via the STACKIT Multi Cloud. At peak times, workloads are automatically distributed to additional resources. By using Kubernetes and container technologies, new features can be rolled out flexibly – without compromising security or performance.
Start-up: grow quickly and securely
Scalability is crucial for a financial start-up. STACKIT ensures that the app can be developed flexibly – with consistently high stability, security and cost efficiency. The solution supports rapid development while protecting sensitive user data and allowing full control over the technical setup.
Partner & ISV: Migration without compromise
A SaaS provider migrates its applications with STACKIT in several phases – from the test environment to live operation. Technical support, open interfaces and individual connectors ensure that customer systems continue to run without any changes. The multi-cloud architecture helps the provider to scale flexibly and roll out new functions more quickly.
How to get started: Helpful tips for the STACKIT multi-cloud strategy
1. think strategically right from the start
Before you start, analyze exactly what requirements your applications, data and organization have. Decide between the private, public or hybrid cloud. Involve important stakeholders at an early stage and plan the migration in realistic, well-coordinated steps.
2. Simplify migration with the right tools
STACKIT and its partners offer specialized migration tools to help you migrate existing systems. Ideal for complex setups with multiple platforms or older applications. This ensures a secure and structured transition to the multi-cloud environment.
3. think security comprehensively
A good security strategy considers more than just the infrastructure. Ensure protection at all levels: from access to applications and data flows. STACKIT supports you with modern security services, regular audits and certifications such as ISO 27001 or C5 from the BSI.
4. manage resources smartly
Use central management tools and automated processes to control your workloads efficiently. Monitoring, Terraform scripts and clever scaling rules help you save time, avoid errors and make optimum use of your cloud resources.
5. manage costs transparently
Keep an eye on your budget: STACKIT’s pay-as-you-go model enables on-demand billing, while dashboards and reporting tools provide full cost transparency. These are particularly helpful for administrations, start-ups and organizations with limited resources.
6. use containers – stay agile
With Kubernetes and Cloud Foundry, container-based applications can be deployed, scaled and maintained quickly. Perfect for agile development processes, fast rollouts and flexible workload management.
7. Actively shaping compliance
Ensure compliance with legal requirements such as GDPR, KRITIS, ISO 27001 or C5 at an early stage. STACKIT supports you with technical documentation, compliance consulting and hosting in European data centers.
8. First test, then go live
Before you go live with new applications, test functions, interfaces and performance in protected test environments. This minimizes risks – especially with sensitive data or critical business processes.
Your step towards digital freedom
Whether you are an administration, SME or digital service provider: if you are looking for more control, more flexibility and more future-proofing, the STACKIT Multi Cloud is the right choice.
The platform combines data sovereignty, certified security, high-performance infrastructure services and open interfaces – all operated in European data centers in Germany and Austria. Regardless of whether you are migrating existing applications, developing new solutions or orchestrating hybrid environments: With STACKIT, you can design your IT the way it suits you.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about STACKIT’s Multi Cloud
What distinguishes STACKIT’s Multi Cloud from other providers?
STACKIT offers a cloud platform that stands for European data sovereignty and meets the highest security standards. Certified with ISO 27001 and C5 by the BSI, STACKIT ensures that your data is processed according to the strictest security guidelines. In addition, STACKIT fully complies with the GDPR, which ensures compliance with European data protection regulations. In addition to personal support, the platform enables easy integration into existing systems thanks to open interfaces. Everything is operated in highly secure data centers in Germany and Austria to ensure maximum data security and availability.
How flexibly can resources and services be scaled?
You can adapt resources such as computing capacities, storage, computing power, network and containers at any time via the self-service portal and modern APIs. Thanks to the pay-as-you-go model, you only pay for the resources you actually use, giving you full cost control.
How does STACKIT support migration to the multi-cloud?
STACKIT offers specialized migration tools and individual consulting to make your transition to a multi-cloud environment as smooth as possible. From the first step of analysis to planning and live operation, STACKIT accompanies you with expert technical support. Even complex environments and applications can be migrated securely.
Is STACKIT Multi Cloud suitable for hybrid architectures?
Yes, the platform supports hybrid cloud scenarios and enables the simple connection of private, public and on-premise environments in an end-to-end infrastructure. You retain full control over the data, security policies and scalability of your infrastructure.
How is the security of my data guaranteed?
STACKIT relies on a comprehensive security concept: with security by design, role-based access, strong encryption and continuous monitoring. Thanks to these security measures, you can rest assured that your data is processed securely and transparently at all times.
