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Recap: Cloud Native Zürich 2025 – A Day Full of Insights, Innovation, and Community

13. Jun 2025

On June 12, 2025, the Swiss cloud-native community gathered at SOHO / Abaton Zürich for Cloud Native Zürich 2025 – and what a fantastic day it was! As a proud sponsor and active part of the cloud-native scene, the VSHN team was thrilled to meet so many engineers, developers, platform teams, and cloud enthusiasts.

Inspiring talks and engaging networking

From the opening keynotes to the final sessions, Cloud Native Zürich offered a diverse program with technical deep dives, real-world use cases, and forward-looking insights. Topics included Kubernetes optimization and scaling, platform engineering, and of course, the use of AI.

A true highlight was the closing keynote “From Voyager to JWST: The Evolution from Data-Poor to Data-Driven Exploration” by astrophysicist Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, Professor of Space Science and Technology at ETH Zürich Space and former NASA Associate Administrator for Science, which was not only inspiring but also thought-provoking.

Thanks for stopping by our booth 🎁

We were very happy to welcome so many of you at our booth, which we shared with Red Hat! Whether you chatted with us about Servala, APPUiO, Kubernetes oder Managed OpenShift, grabbed a LEGO set, or wanted to learn more about our DevOps solutions – we appreciated every single conversation.

Events like this always remind us how special our community is: many familiar faces, many new contacts – simply great people coming together in Zürich.

Highlights of the day

  • 👋 Great encounters with the community, customers, partners, and tech enthusiasts
  • 🧱 Our LEGO raffle was a big success – congratulations to the winners!
  • 💬 Inspiring sessions – especially the keynote by Thomas Zurbuchen left a lasting impression
  • 💡 Strong interest in Servala and how it helps companies standardize and consume cloud-native services

The grand prize was a LEGO Discovery Space Shuttle – a perfect match for this year’s keynote.

A big thank you 🙏

A heartfelt thank you to the organizers of Cloud Native Zürich – you put together a fantastic event in a great location! And thanks to all the speakers, helpers, and of course the community – this day wouldn’t have been the same without you.

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See you – hopefully next year, or at one of the many upcoming events, such as the first ever Swiss Software Festival in Basel on June 24, 2025 (you can win a ticket here)!










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Win Tickets to the Swiss Software Festival 2025

11. Jun 2025

On June 24, 2025, the Swiss software community will gather in Basel – and you can join for free! 🎉 We’re giving away several tickets worth CHF 259 each for the very first Swiss Software Festival.

✅ What’s in it for you

  • 🎫 Free access to the festival at uptownBasel, including talks, lunch, networking apéro & dinner
  • 🧠 Exciting content around software, cloud native, AI, technology & collaboration
  • 👋 Meet the VSHN team on-site and attend our talk

🔥 How to enter

Just enter your email address below. For double the chance to win:

  • Share the giveaway using the hashtag #SwissSoftwareFestival
  • Follow us on LinkedIn or other social media channels

ℹ️ More Info

Find out why VSHN is supporting the Swiss Software Festival as a “Matterhorn Sponsor”.

🎟️Join our raffle and win tickets!

The raffle is open until Monday, June 16, 2025, 12:00 PM. Winners will be notified by Tuesday, June 17, 2025 via email.

Your data will only be used for this raffle. No spam, we promise.

📜 Prize Draw Terms & Conditions
Participants must be at least 18 years old. Employees of VSHN and their immediate families are not eligible to enter. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Winners will be selected at random and notified by email or social media. By entering the raffle, you agree to these terms.

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Redis 8 Now Available in the VSHN Application Catalog – Open Source Is Back!

We’re thrilled to announce that Redis 8 is now available through the VSHN Application Catalog – and this release is a special one: Redis is officially open source again!

But that’s not all: Redis is now also available on Servala – the open, cloud-native service hub operated by VSHN, connecting developers, software vendors, and cloud providers across multiple infrastructures.

Why This Is a Big Deal

For years, Redis has been one of the most popular in-memory databases for developers and DevOps teams alike. However, licensing changes in previous versions created friction for open ecosystems and cloud-native users. With version 8, that’s finally changing: Redis has returned to its open source roots, now licensed under the GNU AGPLv3.

“Redis 8 brings Redis back to its open source roots. All future development of Redis will happen under the AGPLv3 license.”
– Redis team, official announcement

This means greater transparency, broader collaboration, and long-term sustainability for users who rely on Redis as a key part of their stack.

Redis 8 with VSHN and Servala: Fully Managed, Highly Available

With Redis 8 now available in both the VSHN Application Catalog and on Servala, you get more than just the latest open source release:

  • Production-grade deployments on Kubernetes and OpenShift
  • Guaranteed availability, monitoring, and automated failover
  • Lifecycle management, including upgrades and security patches
  • Cloud provider flexibility – deploy in your infrastructure or through partners
  • Self-service provisioning via Servala with built-in automation

Whether you’re running Redis as part of your internal platform, or offering it to teams and customers, we’ve got you covered.

Supported Versions

We continue to support the most widely used Redis versions, with Redis 8 now part of our officially maintained portfolio.
Check out the complete list of supported versions on the VSHN Redis product page and the Servala Redis page.

Why Choose Redis 8 via VSHN or Servala?

  • Fully open source and community-driven again
  • Kubernetes-native, GitOps-ready deployments
  • High availability, failover, and backup strategies included
  • Integrated with your infrastructure, or offered as a managed service
  • Supported by VSHN, the DevOps experts behind Servala

Redis 8 is a major milestone for the open source world – and we’re proud to bring it to your production environment through VSHN and Servala.

🔧 Need help integrating Redis 8 into your stack?
📬 Contact us for a free consultation!
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Welcome Luca!

3. Jun 2025

Hi everyone!

I’m Luca, and I’m thrilled to be joining VSHN as part of the Nunki team as a DevOps Engineer. In this role, I’ll be focusing on delivering AppOps and AppFlow services to our customers.

My journey began as a Software Engineer in the financial sector, but over time, I transitioned into DevOps. Most recently, I worked at a financial institution where I helped build a scalable platform from the ground up, paving the way for the company to obtain a FINMA license.

Outside of work, I’m a big fan of football and sports in general – both watching and playing. I also love getting together with friends for board games or similar activities. Lately, I’ve also been learning a new language, and while it’s definitely a challenge, I’m enjoying the journey.

I’m really looking forward to growing with the team and contributing to VSHN’s continued success!

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VSHN Supports the First Swiss Software Festival in Basel as Matterhorn Sponsor

23. May 2025

We’re beyond excited to support the very first-ever Swiss Software Festival on June 24, 2025 in Basel – and even more proud to do so as Matterhorn Sponsors. 🏔️

This brand-new flagship event will bring together the entire Swiss software scene: from developers 👩‍💻 and digitalization experts 📲 to tech leaders and curious minds from all over the country. One day, one place, endless inspiration. 💡 The event is conceived and organized by Swiss Made Software – a community we’ve proudly been part of since VSHN’s early days.

🧠 One Festival. All of Swiss Software.

The Swiss Software Festival is designed to connect and showcase the people and companies that drive digital innovation in Switzerland. 🇨🇭 Expect exciting talks, interactive sessions, networking zones, and plenty of opportunities to learn and collaborate.

Whether you’re into code, product, business, or tech strategy – this is the event for you.

🎤 VSHN on Stage: Leading the Cloud Native Track

We’re not just sponsoring – we’re shaping the event as part of the Advisory Board and leading the Cloud Native track! 🌐

💬 Aarno Aukia, Co-Founder of VSHN, will take the stage to share:

Cloud Native in Switzerland 2025 – Definition, Benefits, and Outlook.”

Expect bold insights, real-world examples, and a look at what’s next in the world of Kubernetes, platforms, and cloud-native infrastructure.

❤️ Why We Support It

At VSHN, we believe in open collaboration, sharing knowledge, and the importance of partnerships. Events like the Swiss Software Festival create the perfect environment for ideas to grow, for people to connect, and for software to truly evolve.

We’ve always embraced the power of community. That’s why we’ve been organizing the Cloud Native Computing Meetup Switzerland for years – now with more than 2’800 members! Whether it’s meetups, conferences, or spontaneous chats over coffee, we’re always eager to exchange ideas and grow alongside the vibrant Swiss tech scene.

That’s exactly why we’re so excited about the first Swiss Software Festival – a brand-new space to bring brilliant minds together and spark the next wave of innovation.

We’re proud to contribute to the Swiss software ecosystem – with solutions like APPUiO, K8up, Project Syn and Servala, our latest initiative, paving the way as an Open Cloud Native Service Hub.

If you want to learn more about Servala, check out our blog post The Technical Challenges Behind Servala: Standardizing Application Delivery.

👋 See You in Basel?

Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and celebrating the future of Swiss software. Let’s shape the digital Switzerland of tomorrow – together!

👉 Check out the full program and register now

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Win Free Tickets to Cloud Native Zürich 2025!

22. May 2025

🎉 Win Free Tickets to Cloud Native Zürich 2025! 🚀

Are you passionate about Kubernetes, DevOps, or anything cloud native? Then Cloud Native Zürich 2025 is the event you don’t want to miss – and guess what? We’re giving away free tickets to the biggest cloud-native gathering in Switzerland (which is already sold out)!

🏆 What’s up for grabs?

We’re raffling off 2 free tickets for Cloud Native Zürich 2025 worth CHF 180.00 each! Join hundreds of developers, platform engineers, architects, and decision-makers for a day packed with inspiring talks, hands-on insights, and networking with the Swiss cloud-native community.

📍 When: June 12th, 2025, 08:00
📌 Where: SOHO Zurich, Hardstrasse 260, 8005 Zürich
🧠 Why attend? Cutting-edge sessions, real-world case studies, open-source vibes, and a chance to meet the brightest minds in cloud-native tech.
🌌 Bonus for space fans: Former NASA science chief Thomas Zurbuchen will be there! Don’t miss the chance to hear his unique perspective on innovation, exploration, and technology – from outer space to cloud-native platforms.

🎟 How to enter the raffle

It’s simple, VSHN needs more newsletter subscribers and you can help us 😊:

  1. Fill out https://www.vshn.ch/newsletter/ and subscribe (at least) to VSHN News by May 29th, 2025 (if you’re already a subscriber, you take part automatically)
  2. Cross your fingers 🤞
  3. We’ll notify the lucky winners on June 2nd, 2025

👉 Enter the raffle now

🎤 Bonus: Meet us there!

As proud supporters of the Swiss cloud-native ecosystem, we’ll also be at Cloud Native Zürich 2025 – so stop by our booth, grab some swag, and say hi. We can’t wait to see you there!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant event – and maybe even win your way in for free.

Good luck! 🍀

📜 Prize Draw Terms & Conditions:
Participants must be at least 18 years old. Employees of VSHN and their immediate families are not eligible to enter. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Only one entry per person. Winners will be selected at random and notified by email. By entering the raffle, you agree to these terms.

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Learn more about PostgreSQL with core team member Bruce Momjian

21. May 2025

Whether you’re running mission-critical databases or just getting serious about PostgreSQL, this is the session you don’t want to miss.

Join us for an exclusive talk with Bruce Momjian, co-founder of the PostgreSQL Global Development Group and one of the world’s foremost PostgreSQL experts, as he dives deep into PostgreSQL performance tuning with his two talks, “Explaining the Postgres Query Optimizer” and “Beyond Joins and Indexes”. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to optimize your database systems and supercharge performance.

🐘 What is PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source object-relational database system with over 35 years of development history. It originated in the 1980s as part of the POSTGRES project at the University of California, Berkeley, and has since evolved into one of the world’s most advanced and reliable database platforms.

It is known for:

  • 💪 Strong standards compliance (ACID, SQL, and more)
  • 🔄 Extensibility through custom functions, data types, and indexing methods
  • 🔐 Focus on data integrity and security
  • ☁️ Wide adoption across startups, enterprises, and cloud-native architectures

Today, PostgreSQL powers everything from lightweight web apps to critical enterprise systems and is backed by a vibrant global community.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

This talk is designed for PostgreSQL users who want to maximize performance of their database stack. Topics covered include:

  • How the PostgreSQL query optimizer works and makes execution decisions
  • How to read and interpret EXPLAIN output to analyze query performance
  • The role of optimizer statistics, joins, and indexes in query planning
  • Practical techniques to improve query execution and database performance
  • Insights into 42 advanced execution operations such as merge append, gather, memoize, and hash aggregate
  • How PostgreSQL handles complex queries and large datasets under the hood
  • Real-world examples of how different execution strategies impact performance
  • Bruce will also provide a short outlook on how PostgreSQL supports AI workloads with features like pgvector.

You’ll gain concrete skills to troubleshoot and improve PostgreSQL performance – from tuning configuration files to rethinking problematic queries.

🎤 About Bruce Momjian

Bruce Momjian is a co-founder and core team member of the PostgreSQL Global Development Group and has worked on PostgreSQL since 1996. Since 2006, he has been employed by EDB (EnterpriseDB) and has spoken at major open-source conferences worldwide. He is also the author of PostgreSQL: Introduction and Concepts, published by Addison-Wesley.

📅 Agenda

  • 14:30 Doors open
  • 15:00 Welcome and introduction
  • 15:15 Bruce Momjian
  • 16:30 Drinks
  • 17:00 End

Event Hosts

This event is brought to you and sponsored by VSHN and EDB:
EnterpriseDB, or EDB, is the #1 and biggest contributor to the PostgreSQL Community, with almost 20 years of experience and more than 1,500 customers who rely on us to support their success.

VSHN is the official Swiss EDB partner and PostgreSQL Competence Center Switzerland, delivering 24×7 managed EDB PostgreSQL services, providing seamless database management, high availability, and expert support tailored to your business needs.

✍️ Sign Up Now!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from one of the key figures behind PostgreSQL. Whether you’re an experienced DBA or just beginning your journey with PostgreSQL, this talk will give you powerful tools to take your database performance to the next level.

Spots are limited – reserve your seat now and level up your PostgreSQL expertise.

👉 Register here

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Welcome Marco

20. May 2025

Hi everyone!

I’m excited to join the Schedar team at VSHN as a DevOps Engineer.

In my new role, I’ll be working on building and maintaining AppCat. I come from a Linux System Engineering background. My journey into tech was sparked by a curiosity about Linux, and that passion has shaped much of my career.

Over time, as the tech landscape evolved, so did my interests. I became increasingly drawn to Kubernetes, Cloud Native technologies, and eventually found myself diving into Go for software development. These areas aren’t just part of my job, they’re things I explore in my homelab and side projects too. Before VSHN, I worked on building a developer portal for a client in the Swiss financial sector, balancing both development and operational responsibilities.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about film photography. I often combine this with my love for hiking. I’m also passionate about music. I play several instruments, with guitar being my main one and I enjoy tinkering with my home recording setup.

I’m looking forward to growing with the team and contributing to the great work here at VSHN!

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Strengthening Trust from Code to Deployment: Recap of Our Software Supply Chain Security Workshop

12. May 2025

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting a hands-on workshop on the most pressing concerns in modern software development: Software Supply Chain Security. With Red Hat’s Manuel Schindler, VSHN’s Aarno Aukia, and Thomas Philipona from Tim&Koko, participants explored the why and how of building trust in modern development pipelines.

Why Software Supply Chain Security Matters

The session began with an engaging introduction by Thomas Philipona, Co-founder of Tim&Koko, who brought the topic to life using a relatable analogy: preparing a meal. For example, a chef needs clean tools, fresh ingredients, and trusted assistants to create a safe and tasty dish. In contrast, software teams need verified code, secure infrastructure, and transparent processes to build and deploy trustworthy applications.

This framing helped participants grasp the core risks: today’s complex development workflows, heavy use of third-party dependencies, and automated build systems can all be vulnerable to tampering or supply chain attacks, often with catastrophic consequences.

Turning the Supply Chain into a Trusted One

Following the introduction, Manuel Schindler (Red Hat) took over to dive into the tools and techniques that make up a Trusted Software Supply Chain. He outlined key practices and standards to reduce risk, increase visibility, and enforce integrity:

  • Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs): A detailed list of everything in your software, enabling traceability and vulnerability tracking.
  • SLSA (Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts): A framework for securing build pipelines from provenance tracking to tamper-resistant builds.
  • Artifact signing and attestation: Verifying that software components are authentic and unchanged.
  • Immutable infrastructure and secure artifact repositories: Locking down production environments to prevent post-deploy tampering.

From Theory to Practice

The hands-on portion of the workshop showcased how Red Hat’s Trusted Software Supply Chain toolset brings these concepts into action. Attendees were guided through a real-world DevSecOps pipeline integrating:

  • Red Hat OpenShift Pipelines & GitOps
  • Red Hat Quay & Advanced Cluster Security
  • Trusted Artifact Signer, Dependency Analytics, and Profile Analyzer
  • Automated generation of SBOMs and SLSA-compliant metadata

A live demo walked participants through the full lifecycle of securely integrating third-party software components — from scanning and signing to deployment with full traceability.

Looking Ahead

As software ecosystems grow increasingly interconnected, establishing trust across the entire software lifecycle is no longer optional. We’re proud to have facilitated this session with expert contributions from Tim&Koko, Red Hat, and VSHN, and to empower teams to take practical steps toward supply chain resilience.

Contact us for help applying these principles in your environment, to dive deeper, or to get a copy of the presentation.

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Events General

Recap UphillConf 2025

28. Apr 2025

As a proud sponsor and attendee of Uphill Conf 2025, I was excited to experience the event, and it did not disappoint. Focused on cutting-edge AI topics, the conference day revealed just how rapidly AI innovation is progressing, from agentic large language models (LLMs) to small LLMs, vision-language models (VLMs), and private LLMs, with appearances from some of the most renowned names in educational AI, including Joshua Starmer and Luis Serrano.

Agentic LLMs: From Passive Models to Autonomous Problem Solvers

Nicole Königstein opened the morning with a talk about agent-based LLMs, moving beyond simple prompting to the orchestration of multiple AI agents collaborating on tasks such as data analysis and debugging. The takeaway was clear: the future of AI isn’t just bigger models, but more innovative ecosystems — LLMs that reason, plan, and coordinate tasks independently.

SmolLMs: Small is the New Big

Next up, Loubna Ben Allal introduced us to the world of SmolLMs from Huggingface — small, efficient language models that punch far above their weight. Forget the narrative that bigger is always better. The new generation of smaller models can deliver comparable performance to larger models while being cheaper, faster, and greener to run — a critical advantage for businesses seeking powerful AI without the associated infrastructure costs or privacy concerns.

Private LLMs: AI Behind Closed Doors

One of the most relevant topics of the day for enterprises was the focus on private large language models (LLMs) — models that run entirely within an organization’s walls, rather than through public APIs. Multiple talks emphasized strategies for fine-tuning open-source models, such as Mistral, Phi-2, Llama, SmolLM, etc, which enable companies to have complete control over their data and AI workflows without exposing sensitive information externally. It’s a clear trend: private, tailored AI is no longer a luxury; it’s becoming the norm. Sandra Kublik had an excellent talk about this.

Teaching Machines to See: VLMs (Vision-Language Models)

Andrés Marafioti delivered a fascinating talk on Vision-Language Models (VLMs), which integrate images and text into a unified AI system. From generating rich captions to answering questions about images, VLMs are a massive leap toward making AI truly multimodal. Fascinating was the emphasis on efficient VLMs that could soon run on even modest hardware, thereby democratizing access to powerful visual AI tools.

YouTube Superstars Light Up the Stage

The excitement was palpable when two YouTube legends took the stage:

Joshua Starmer, of StatQuest, showed how reinforcement learning is already making an impact in business environments, teaching systems to optimize for success through feedback and iteration. His signature blend of clarity and humor made even complex RL topics feel approachable.

Luis Serrano, of Serrano Academy, delved deeply into the mechanics of attention in neural networks. He peeled back the layers of AI’s “secret sauce,” showing how attention mechanisms power breakthroughs in language, vision, and more. True to his YouTube style, Luis made the session lively, intuitive, and highly memorable.

Having these well-known educators in person created an electric atmosphere, especially for the many fans who first learned about machine learning through their videos.

Final Thoughts

Uphill Conf 2025 was a strong signal that AI development is entering a more practical, efficient, and secure phase. Agentic LLMs, SmolLMs, private models, and VLMs are not futuristic dreams — they’re tools being built and deployed right now.

As a sponsor, in collaboration with our cloud infrastructure partner, Exoscale, it was gratifying to see the enthusiasm, critical thinking, and creativity on display — precisely the qualities that will drive the next wave of innovation. It was also lovely to give the Lego Batmobile to Maria Letizia Jannibelli.

Uphill Conf once again proved why it’s a must-attend event for anyone serious about staying ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

See you at the top — literally!

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Welcome Tobias!

17. Apr 2025

Hi there!


I’m Tobias and I’ve joined VSHN as a Solution Architect in the beginning of April. In the past couple of years, I’ve been working on process and user experience optimization for a pharmaceutical company, helped to create modular white label applications for customers in the energy industry, lead an interdisciplinary team in a start-up specialized in VR trainings and worked as a freelance Unreal Engine software engineer & technical artist.


My diverse technical interests range from creating innovative and reliable solutions to exploring the latest trends in 3D rendering, immersive technologies, autonomous systems and ML engineering. In the past, I have mostly been on the user or application side of software engineering. Therefore, I’m curious to dive deeper into the infrastructure and operation perspective at VSHN.


In my spare time, I’m part of a gymnastics club (Turnverein), enjoy doing sports outdoors or exploring a new country, binge-watch a funny sitcom or crime series, try to cook a new recipe or dive into a new fantasy world during a board game session with family & friends.

Looking forward to getting to know the various people and aspects of VSHN and to creating innovative solutions with all of you.

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Recap KubeCon & CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 in London

7. Apr 2025

What a week! KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 is officially in the books, and what a fantastic experience it was for our VSHNeers Tobias & Aarno. Hosted this year in vibrant London from April 1 – 4, the conference once again brought together thousands of passionate professionals from the cloud native ecosystem – and we’re excited to share our highlights with you.

A Week Full of Conversations, Community & Cloud Native Innovation

This year’s KubeCon was packed with energy, insight, and inspiration. From the first keynote to the last hallway conversation, it was clear that the momentum behind the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) community is stronger than ever.

At VSHN, we had the privilege of spending the week immersed in a sea of contributors, maintainers, customers, partners, and curious newcomers. We loved catching up with old friends and meeting new faces, all driven by a shared enthusiasm for open source technologies, Kubernetes, and the evolving cloud native landscape.

As a CNCF member, and with Servala, APPUiO and K8up being part of this growing ecosystem, it felt especially rewarding to see how deeply our products resonate with the community.

Spotlight on Servala

One of the biggest highlights for us was the overwhelming response to Servala, our new open platform for deploying and managing cloud native services and applications. Throughout the week, we showcased Servala in conversations and demos – and the feedback was incredible.

“I am particularly proud of the many extremely positive reactions to Servala – I believe we are on the right track and motivated to invest even more.”
— Aarno Aukia, Partner at VSHN

Hearing firsthand how Servala addresses real-world pain points for developers and DevOps teams alike gave us a huge boost of motivation. We returned to Switzerland inspired, with even more ideas to make Servala even better.

If you want to learn more about Servala, check out our Why we launched Servala blog post as well as our Intro to Servala Webinar Recording and subscribe to Servala updates.

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Representing VSHN on the Ground

Our co-founders Aarno Aukia and Tobias Brunner were on-site, attending talks, talking to interested people at our K8up kiosk booth, and participating in informal meetups around cloud native topics. As we shared in our pre-event blog post, both were eager to connect with the cloud native community.

From in-depth technical conversations about Kubernetes operators and GitOps, to visionary talks about platform engineering and the future of cloud native infrastructure, the conference delivered a perfect mix of practicality and inspiration.

The Bigger Picture: CNCF and Community

KubeCon isn’t just about technology – it’s about the people behind it. What makes this event so special is the passion and generosity of the global cloud native community. Whether it’s a contributor to a CNCF project, a maintainer presenting their latest work, or a vendor sharing lessons learned, everyone brings something valuable to the table.

We were especially proud to see how the Swiss and European DevOps scenes are growing and contributing to this global momentum. Seeing our work reflected in the efforts of others, and vice versa, is the kind of cross-pollination that drives our industry forward.

VSHN is CNCF Member

As an active CNCF Silver Member, VSHN is proud to contribute to the cloud native ecosystem not just through our products like Servala and APPUiO, but also by engaging directly with the open source community. Being part of the CNCF gives us the opportunity to collaborate with other leading organizations and stay closely connected to the evolution of cloud native technologies.

K8up by VSHN is a CNCF Sandbox Project

One of our key contributions is K8up, our Kubernetes backup operator, which is a CNCF Sandbox Project. K8up helps users automate and simplify backup processes in Kubernetes environments and has gained strong traction across the community. We’re excited to see more and more adopters and contributors join the project – a great example of how open collaboration leads to better, more resilient tools for everyone.

Until Next Time – Thank You!

To everyone who stopped by to talk, shared feedback, gave a shout-out to Servala, APPUiO or K8up, or simply inspired us with your work: thank you. Your energy fuels what we do at VSHN.

“KubeCon in London is history. What a great week, with countless interesting conversations and encounters… Thank you to everyone who made this week so great.”
— Tobias Brunner, Partner at VSHN

We’re already looking forward to what’s next. Stay tuned for more updates on Servala, APPUiO, K8up and everything cloud native from the VSHN team. If you like what we’re doing at VSHN, subscribe to our newsletters.

See you at the next KubeCon!

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VSHN at KubeCon & CloudNativeCon Europe in London 2025 – Meet Aarno & Tobias

1. Apr 2025

All Aboard! VSHN at KubeCon Europe 2025

KubeCon Europe 2025 has officially begun, and our VSHNeers are on-site in London, ready for a week filled with cloud-native innovation, networking, and exciting conversations! 🚀

The Journey Begins: KubeTrain from Zurich to London 🚆

Yesterday, our VSHNeers Aarno and Tobias, along with many other cloud-native enthusiasts, hopped on the KubeTrain from Zurich to London – the ultimate way to travel to KubeCon! This unique experience turned the journey into a moving meetup, filled with insightful discussions, knowledge-sharing, and of course, a great community spirit.

We’re proud that VSHN is sponsoring the KubeTrain and the KubeTrain Party, supporting the cloud-native community even before the conference kicks off. 🚄💨

Meet Us at KubeCon!

VSHN is here, and we’d love to connect with you! Here’s where you can find us:

🔹 K8up Booth in the Project Pavilion (P-21a) – If you’re looking for automated and cloud-native backup & recovery for Kubernetes, stop by on Wednesday from 15:30 to 19:45. Aarno and Tobias will be there to chat about how K8up ensures the safety of your Kubernetes workloads.

🔹 Want to learn more about Servala? Our recently launched Servala – Open Cloud Native Service Hub simplifies the deployment and management of cloud-native services and applications. Aarno and Tobias will be happy to give you the details! If you want to learn more, check out our Why we launched Servala blog post as well as our Intro to Servala Webinar Recording.

🔹 KubeCon Swiss Apéro – As a proud supporter of the Swiss cloud-native community, VSHN is also sponsoring the KubeCon Swiss Apéro. Join us for a relaxed networking evening with fellow Swiss K8s enthusiasts! 🇨🇭

See You in London!

Whether during KubeCon, at our K8up booth, or over a drink at the Swiss Apéro – we’re looking forward to meeting you! Let’s make KubeCon Europe 2025 an event to remember. 🎉

Stay tuned for more updates from our VSHNeers throughout the week. See you there! 👋

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Why we launched Servala

28. Mar 2025

The Problem: Missing Managed Services

Our vision at VSHN is to help the software industry focus on its core business by supporting developers with platform engineering. After more than a decade in this field, we’ve worked with a vast range of infrastructures and identified a key challenge: while cloud providers and enterprise private clouds excel at delivering compute, storage, and network resources, they often lack the managed services essential for modern software, such as databases, caches, queues, etc.

To bridge this gap, we provide our managed services, ensuring developers can focus on building great software rather than worrying about infrastructure complexities.

The Insight: We’re Not Alone

Over the years, we realized we weren’t the only ones struggling with this issue. Many users of these infrastructures – whether internal IT teams or third-party agencies – also had to bring their own managed services, creating unnecessary duplication of effort. This wastes time and resources and distracts software companies from delivering value to their users.

Between 2018 and 2020, this became increasingly clear: What if cloud providers could natively offer these managed services instead of forcing customers to build their own solutions? Hyperscalers like AWS and Azure already provide these capabilities, but small and mid-sized cloud providers typically lack the resources to offer a complete managed services catalog.

The Opportunity: Empower Cloud Providers

In 2020, we took a significant step forward by developing a way to instantiate a managed service directly within a Kubernetes or OpenShift cluster for one of our customers. This has been in production since early 2021. This allowed developers to access fully managed and compliant services, like databases, without needing to file a ticket request. We expanded our catalog over the next two years, creating a robust self-service solution developers love.

By early 2023, we asked ourselves: Why not directly bring this catalog of valuable managed services to cloud providers, enhancing their infrastructure offerings? That question led to Servala – The Open Cloud Native Service Hub, formerly the “VSHN Application Marketplace”.

With Servala, our goal is to equip cloud providers with the managed services they need to compete with hyperscalers while allowing them to maintain their focus on delivering high-quality infrastructure services.

For Cloud Providers: If you’re offering compute and storage, let’s talk!

Introducing Servala

As we developed Servala throughout 2024 and into 2025, we discovered another critical need: many software vendors want to offer their software as a SaaS but struggle with the operational challenges. Transitioning to a SaaS model requires handling:

  • Preparing the software for SaaS deployment and packaging it for self-service availability
  • Managing day-2 operations like security, compliance, monitoring, alerting, scaling, maintenance, backup, and 24/7 support

Since running software is at the heart of what we do, we decided to extend Servala to help software vendors seamlessly transition into SaaS providers. By onboarding applications into Servala, software vendors gain instant access to cloud providers and private enterprise clouds, opening up new sales channels without the operational burden.

For Software Vendors: Want to turn your software into a SaaS offering? We can help!

Learn more in our “Intro to Servala” Webinar Recording

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What’s Next?

In 2025, we will focus on enabling software vendors to onboard themselves onto the Servala service delivery platform. This presents exciting technical challenges, which we’ll explore in this article.

Find more information about Servala in our Servala launch announcement.

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Interested in learning more? Book a meeting or write us to explore how Servala can help you! Experience the future of cloud native services on servala.com. 🚀

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Webinar Intro to Servala – Open Cloud Native Service Hub

25. Mar 2025

Unlock the Power of Cloud Native Services with Servala

Are you ready to simplify cloud native service delivery and enhance agility while optimizing costs? Join us for an exclusive introduction to Servala – Open Cloud Native Service Hub.

Learn more in our “Intro to Servala” Webinar Recording

Servala Intro Webinar: Unlock the Power of Cloud Native Services

📅 Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
🕒 Time: 13:00 – 13:45 CET
📍 Location: Online

Why You Should Attend

The shift to cloud native architectures is transforming how software is developed, deployed, and managed. However, businesses, software vendors, and cloud providers often face challenges such as complexity, security concerns, and cost inefficiencies.

Servala is designed to solve these challenges by offering a unified, secure, and scalable platform for cloud native service delivery. Whether you’re a Software Vendor, Cloud Provider, or part of an Enterprise IT Team, Servala provides game-changing advantages.

What You’ll Learn

During this webinar, we’ll explore:

  • The common challenges in cloud native service delivery
  • How Servala simplifies deployment and management of cloud native applications
  • The vision behind Servala and how it enables secure and seamless access to services
  • Key benefits, including faster time-to-market, cost optimization, and compliance
  • A live demo showcasing how easy it is to deploy a cloud native service with Servala

Agenda

  1. Welcome & Introduction (5 min)
    • Overview of cloud native challenges and how Servala addresses them
  2. What is Servala? (15 min)
    • The vision behind Servala
    • Key features and capabilities
    • Open Standard for cloud native SaaS applications: Join our consortium to help shape the future of cloud interoperability
  3. Who Benefits from Servala? (10 min)
    • Software Vendors: Transform software into managed services and expand market reach
    • Cloud Providers: Offer value-added services and enhance operational efficiency
    • Enterprise IT Teams: Enable secure, self-service access while maintaining compliance
  4. Key Benefits & Value Proposition (10 min)
    • Faster Time-to-Market: Deploy services instantly
    • Cloud-Agnostic: Works on any cloud or on-prem
    • Security & Compliance: GDPR, ISO, and ISAE-ready
    • Cost Optimization: Transparent pricing and lower expenses
    • Fully Managed: VSHN handles maintenance & updates
  5. Live Demo (20 min)
    • Walkthrough of Servala’s interface and catalog
    • Deploying a cloud native service in minutes
  6. Q&A & Next Steps (15 min)
    • Open discussion and questions
    • How to get started with Servala

Key Takeaways

  • Learn how Servala simplifies cloud native service delivery for businesses, developers, and cloud providers
  • Discover why Servala is the best choice for secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud native services
  • Watch a live demo of how to deploy and manage services with Servala

Register Today for the Webinar!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain insights and see Servala in action. Sign up now and take the first step towards unlocking the power of cloud native services!

Want to Learn More about Servala?

Read our announcement blog post and visit Servala.com.

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Recap DevOpsDays Zurich 2025

18. Mar 2025

DevOpsDays Zurich 2025, held on March 12-13 2025 at the Alte Kaserne Winterthur, brought together 250 DevOps enthusiasts for two days of insightful talks, interactive workshops, and collaborative open spaces.

The conference commenced with a keynote by Dr. Marc Schuh, who shared his experience in applying artificial intelligence to analyze canoe techniques, highlighting the challenges and successes of integrating AI into sports analytics.

Lena Fuhrimann’s session on “Level Up Your Serverless Game” delved into the evolution of serverless architectures, offering practical advice on optimizing AWS Lambda functions and addressing common challenges such as IAM permission issues.

Christina Kraus discussed building internal platforms to enhance developer experience, emphasizing the importance of clear responsibility matrices like RA(S)CI to reduce frustration among teams.

Daniel Raniz Raneland presented “Pipeline Patterns and Antipatterns,” providing strategies to improve CI/CD pipeline efficiency, such as optimizing task sequences and implementing caching mechanisms.

Robert Lehmann from Google showcased the development of global observability dashboards, detailing the complexities of monitoring extensive internal services and the solutions implemented to achieve effective oversight.

The event also featured Ignite talks, including Sandra Czopek’s engaging session on preventing burnout and fostering motivation, using relatable analogies to emphasize the importance of well-being in the tech industry.

Interactive workshops offered hands-on experiences, such as building secure container images, aligning decentralized architecture decisions through user needs mapping, and domain-driven refactoring to manage legacy code.

The evening event at the Caribbean Pearl provided attendees with opportunities to network, discuss insights from the day’s sessions, and strengthen community bonds.

Launch of Servala – Open Cloud Native Service Hub

During DevOpsDays Zurich 2025, we proudly announced the public launch of Servala, an open and sovereign platform connecting businesses, developers, and cloud providers on one unified hub. Servala offers secure, scalable, and easy-to-use cloud native applications and services, empowering organizations with unparalleled flexibility and control. Read the announcement blog post.

Summary and the VSHN booth

Overall, DevOpsDays Zurich 2025 fostered a collaborative environment for sharing knowledge and advancing the DevOps community in Switzerland.

Thank you for stopping by our booth at DevOpsDays Zurich 2025! It was great to meet you and chat about everything DevOps!

We hope you had an inspiring conference and gained valuable insights for your DevOps and cloud projects. If you have any follow-up questions or would like to continue our conversation, feel free to reach out.

Find more information about our solutions and services.

We look forward to staying in touch!

Winner of our prize draw

Congratulations to Bastian S. from Munich for winning our Lego Back to the Future set! 🥳

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All the best,

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VSHN launches Servala – Open Cloud Native Service Hub

12. Mar 2025

Zürich, March 12, 2025 – VSHN, Switzerland’s leading DevOps company, proudly announces the public launch of Servala, an open and sovereign platform connecting businesses, developers, and cloud providers on one unified hub. Servala offers secure, scalable, and easy-to-use cloud native applications and services, empowering organizations with unparalleled flexibility and control.

Servala – A Unified Cloud Native Ecosystem

Servala enables seamless access to a vast array of software, databases, applications, and DevOps tools across multiple cloud providers and regions. Organizations gain the freedom to run applications and services anywhere, accelerating innovation while optimizing costs, security, and compliance.

For Software Vendors, Servala simplifies the transformation of traditional software into fully managed SaaS offerings, expanding market reach while streamlining operations and monetization. Cloud Providers can leverage Servala to offer value-added services to customers, enhancing efficiency and staying competitive in the rapidly evolving industry. Enterprise Private Clouds benefit from secure and scalable services, allowing them to deploy trusted applications effortlessly while maintaining full control over security and compliance.

What sets Servala apart is its openness and its ability to accelerate time-to-market. As a fully sovereign and agnostic platform, Servala ensures that applications and services can run on any cloud or on-premises infrastructure. With built-in compliance for GDPR, ISO, and ISAE standards, Servala guarantees enterprise-grade security. Flexible Cloud Provider zones empower businesses with data sovereignty, while transparent pricing and Kubernetes native integration simplify deployment and scaling.

Defining the Future of Cloud Native SaaS Applications

We are launching an initiative to establish an open standard for cloud native SaaS applications. Rather than presenting a finished solution, we invite collaboration to define clear guidelines for packaging, deploying, and operating cloud applications and services.

Our Vision for the Standard

  • Application Packaging Framework: We envision OCI-compatible containers with strictly defined runtime behaviors, complemented by Helm Charts featuring standardized parameter structures. These would adhere to 12-Factor methodology to ensure consistency and scalability.
  • Unified Operational Framework:
    • Backup & Restore: Standardized interfaces for consistent application and data backup procedures with well-defined restoration paths and verification methods
    • Metrics: Well-defined endpoints to get application metrics for alerting, monitoring and performance insights
    • Alerting & Monitoring: Common alert definitions, severity classifications, and response expectations across applications
    • Logging Standards: Uniform logging formats, retention policies, and search capabilities to simplify troubleshooting
    • SLA Definitions: Standardized metrics for measuring and reporting on availability, performance, and reliability
    • Maintenance Windows: Clear protocols for coordinating and communicating maintenance events with minimal disruption
    • Billing: Uniform way of billing service usage
  • Self-Service API Architecture: We propose standardized structures for Kubernetes resources and Crossplane Composite Resource Definitions, creating predictable interfaces for application management across environments.

An Open Consortium Approach

This is just the beginning. We are establishing a consortium where Cloud Providers, SaaS companies, and Enterprise users can collectively shape these specifications. We believe that real value comes from working together in the open. By combining diverse perspectives and real-world requirements, we can create a standard that truly serves the broader ecosystem rather than any single vendor’s interest.

👉Interested in shaping the future of cloud native applications? Join our consortium and contribute to building specifications that enhance predictability, interoperability, and maintainability in cloud deployments.

Grow with Servala

Designed for scalability and DevOps readiness, Servala grows with businesses, ensuring that services remain reliable and high-performing as demand increases. With VSHN managing maintenance, updates, and monitoring, organizations can focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management. Whether choosing open-source solutions or commercial editions, users benefit from a rich ecosystem of services and applications, backed by an expert network of consulting partners for optimization and support.

At launch, Servala offers a diverse range of services, including:

  • PostgreSQL – A powerful open-source object-relational database system
  • Forgejo – A self-hosted lightweight software forge for code hosting
  • Red Hat OpenShift – A comprehensive platform for developing and deploying applications at scale
  • Keycloak – An open-source identity and access management solution

These services are available across multiple cloud providers integrated with Servala, including:

  • Cloudscale – Designed for ease of use
  • Exoscale – Catering to the needs of modern cloud applications
  • VSHN Managed OpenShift – Ensuring expertly managed OpenShift clusters
  • APPUiO – The leading Kubernetes-based container hosting platform for expert software engineers

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Learn more about Servala – Open Cloud Native Service Hub in the webinar where we will explain in detail how Servala connects businesses, developers, and cloud providers and how you can profit from it.

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With its public launch, Servala is now available for businesses of all sizes. To experience the future of cloud native services, sign up today at servala.com or contact us at hi@servala.com. 🚀

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Hi Ronan!

10. Mar 2025

Hello there! My name is Ronan. I recently moved from Ireland to Canada, and I can’t think of a better way to kickstart my life here than by joining Team Vega and beginning my journey as a VSHNeer.

After graduating with a master’s in Electronic and Computer Engineering, I entered the world of DevOps, assisting companies in the finance industry with migrating their infrastructure to the cloud and automating further infrastructure deployments. Following a year-long break traveling around South America, I’m now very excited to dive back into engineering and see VSHN as the perfect fit, aligning with my past experiences and my aspirations for the future.

Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors, whether it’s snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, or enjoying sea swims. I’m looking forward to exploring everything VSHN and Canada has to offer!

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Recap DINAcon 2024 including talks by Aarno and Tobias

10. Feb 2025

DINAcon 2024 Recap: A Celebration of Digital Sustainability and Open Source Innovation

DINAcon 2024 (organized by our friends of CH Open) once again brought together thought leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to discuss the future of digital sustainability and open source collaboration. Held in Bern on November 21, 2024, the event featured insightful keynotes and engaging panel discussions that highlighted the power of open technologies. Our VSHNeers Aarno and Tobias were also invited to hold two inspiring talks which you can watch below.

Key Highlights of DINAcon 2024

  • Inspiring Keynotes: Experts from various industries shared their insights on the importance of open source for a sustainable digital future. Notable sessions included:
    • AI in Parliament: A Roadmap for the Parliamentary Library” by Jacqueline Kucera about the integration of artificial intelligence in parliamentary services, highlighting current projects and future goals.
    • “How can large language models be used for sustainable procurement?” by Prof. Marcel Gygli and Luca Rolshoven, exploring the application of natural language processing in enhancing procurement processes.
    • “Wiki intelligence: the role of Wikimedia projects and AI” by Sandra Becker, Ilario Valdelli, and Shana Marinitsch, discussing the intersection of AI and open knowledge platforms.
  • Panel Discussions & Workshops: Attendees participated in deep-dive sessions covering governance, digital sovereignty, and ethical AI. Highlights included:
    • “Intelligente (verteilte) Routinglösungen und Best Practice Erfahrungen,” a comprehensive session on innovative routing solutions in mobility, featuring speakers like Dr. David Rudi and Christian Helbling.
    • “Exploring the environmental footprint of IT: discover the Digital Collage” by Celine Carle-Faye and Amael Parreaux-Ey, an interactive workshop on understanding the environmental impacts of digital activities.

VSHN Talks by Aarno Aukia and Tobias Brunner

Our VSHNeers Aarno and Tobias also held talks at the DINAcon 2024, you can watch them below.

Tobias Brunner – Source code sovereignty: local alternatives for an independent digital future

Aarno Aukia – Cloud Service Souveränität: Lokale Alternativen für eine unabhängige digitale Zukunft

Key Takeaways

  • Open source continues to be a driving force for innovation and sustainability.
  • Collaboration between public and private sectors is essential for a resilient digital ecosystem.
  • Ethical and transparent digital governance is crucial for ensuring long-term impact.

DINAcon 2024 proved once again that the open source community is thriving and ready to shape the future of technology in a more sustainable and ethical way. We’re already looking forward to this year’s edition!

Did you attend DINAcon 2024? Share your thoughts and key takeaways!

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Recap Red Hat Summit Connect Switzerland 2025

20. Jan 2025

On January 15, 2025, Red Hat hosted the Red Hat Summit Connect Switzerland in Zurich, bringing together IT leaders, developers, and open-source advocates for an exciting day of networking, learning, and innovation. As Gold Sponsors, we at VSHN – The DevOps Company were thrilled to be part of this key event for the Swiss open-source and cloud-native community.

Engaging Conversations at the VSHN Booth

Our booth was a buzzing hub of activity throughout the day. We had the pleasure of meeting numerous attendees, discussing how VSHN Managed OpenShift works, what our plans are with the VSHN Application Marketplace and how APPUiO – Expert hosting for expert software engineers helps developers streamline their cloud-native operations. Whether it was Kubernetes, automation, or managed cloud services, we enjoyed deep-diving into the topics that matter most to the Swiss IT community.

APPUiO’s namespace-as-a-service offering strikes a perfect balance between the simplicity of traditional hosting options and the complexity of managing a full Kubernetes cluster, making it ideal for software developers who need control and flexibility without the operational burden.

See for yourself and try APPUiO for free on https://appuio.ch/register with the code: RHSUMMIT

Our Talk: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Healthcare

A key highlight of the event was our joint presentation with our partners Health Info Net AG (HIN) and Gesundheitsamt (Health Department) of Frankfurt, where we explored how cloud-native technologies, Open Source & Container Platforms are accelerating digital transformation in healthcare. The session was well-received, sparking insightful discussions about security, compliance, and the future of healthcare technology.

🎥 Watch the full talk on YouTube and discover how cutting-edge technology enables secure, scalable, and efficient digital healthcare solutions. 💻🩺

👥 Featuring:

🔹 Mohammad Alavi, Program Manager, HIN.ch

🔹 Bianca Kastl, PO, Gesundheitsamt Frankfurt

🔹 Aarno Aukia, Co-founder, VSHN

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Insights and Takeaways from the Event

The Red Hat Summit Connect Switzerland 2025 offered a rich lineup of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Key takeaways included:

  • The continued growth of OpenShift and Kubernetes adoption in Swiss enterprises.
  • Increased focus on AI and automation in cloud-native infrastructures.
  • Stronger collaboration between Red Hat, partners, and the Swiss open-source community.

A Big Thank You to the Community

We would like to extend our gratitude to Red Hat for organizing such a fantastic event, and to all the attendees, speakers, and partners who made it a success. Events like these reinforce the importance of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and open-source innovation.

Meet the Winners of our Lego Mandalorian and AirPods Prize Raffle 🎉

And the winners are… 🥁🏆 Congratulations to Alexander for winning the AirPods and Vladyslav for winning our Lego Mandalorian! 🥳

See You Next Year!

We at VSHN are already looking forward to the next edition of Red Hat Summit Connect Switzerland. Until then, let’s continue building a strong, open, and cloud-native future together!

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