From Microsoft to Open Source: Modern Cloud Transformation with Swiss DevOps Expertise

Introduction

Digital transformation presents companies with important strategic decisions. Many IT decision-makers are particularly concerned with modernizing existing Microsoft-based infrastructures. The trend is clearly moving towards cloud-native architectures and open-source technologies. We'll show you how such a transformation can succeed and why Flow Swiss is the ideal partner for this journey.

Challenges of Legacy Modernization

Many companies still run their applications on traditional Microsoft infrastructures with Windows Server, IIS web server, and SQL databases. However, these systems are increasingly reaching their limits when it comes to modern requirements such as cloud-native architectures, scalability, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The main reasons for switching to open-source technologies are:

The desire for more flexibility and scalability
Transformation to SaaS-capable applications
Reduction of license costs through open-source alternatives
Avoidance of vendor lock-in
Access to innovative cloud-native technologies

The Modern Alternative: Kubernetes and Open Source

Kubernetes has established itself as the leading platform for deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications. Combined with open-source databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or MongoDB, this technology stack provides all the prerequisites for future-proof, cloud-native applications.

Comprehensive Expertise from a Single Source

As a Swiss Managed Kubernetes provider with extensive DevOps expertise, Flow Swiss offers all essential components for a successful transformation:

Managed Kubernetes Hosting in Switzerland

100% Swiss hosting infrastructure
ISO-27001 certified processes and systems
Highest standards for data security and availability

Comprehensive DevOps Expertise

Experienced team with broad open-source knowledge
Direct communication channel via Slack or Teams
Agile and efficient collaboration with development teams

Professional Managed Services

Managed Database Services (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB)
GitOps-based infrastructure and application management
Continuous optimization and monitoring

Swiss Quality and Reliability

German and English support
Clearly defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Transparent and comprehensible pricing structure

Efficiency through Direct Communication

A special feature of our offering is direct access to our DevOps team. Unlike other providers, where support often runs through multiple levels and anonymous tickets, we focus on direct communication. Our DevOps experts are directly accessible via Slack or Teams and work closely with development teams. This direct collaboration enables:

Quick response times for questions and problems
Efficient coordination for deployments and changes
Proactive consulting and best practice recommendations
Continuous knowledge transfer between teams

The Swiss Way to Modern Cloud Infrastructure

As a Swiss company with comprehensive DevOps expertise, state-of-the-art Kubernetes infrastructure, and a clear focus on open-source technologies, we offer all the prerequisites for a successful transformation from Microsoft-based systems to future-proof cloud architectures.

Our combination of technical expertise, direct collaboration, and Swiss quality standards makes us the ideal partner for companies looking to modernize their applications. You benefit not only from our technical competence but also from the security and reliability of an ISO-27001 certified Swiss company.

Next Steps

Get in touch with us if you want to modernize your current infrastructure and benefit from the advantages of a future-proof open-source cloud infrastructure. We'll be happy to advise you on the possibilities and work with you to develop the optimal strategy for your specific requirements.

Alternatively, you can get started right away and register for a free 14-day trial period to test out our platform.