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STACKIT

German sovereign cloud from Schwarz Digits (Schwarz Group): IaaS, managed Kubernetes, databases, and colocation on group-owned data centers in Germany and Austria.

Le Schwarz Group, plus grand détaillant européen avec des marques comme Lidl et Kaufland, alimente ses opérations digitales via STACKIT, plateforme cloud construite pour le contrôle des données. En 2023, le groupe a rapporté 167,2 milliards d'euros de ventes, soulignant l'échelle derrière ce fournisseur. Lancé en 2018 à partir de besoins internes, STACKIT sert désormais des clients externes cherchant des alternatives aux hyperscalers américains. Toutes les données restent en Europe dans des centres en Allemagne et Autriche, assurant la conformité aux réglementations UE strictes. German sovereign cloud from Schwarz Digits (Schwarz Group): IaaS, managed Kubernetes, databases, and colocation on group-owned data centers in Germany and Austria. Cette configuration séduit les organisations priorisant résidence et sécurité dans l'adoption cloud. Avec des expansions incluant une nouvelle installation IA à Lübbenau, en Allemagne, STACKIT se positionne pour la demande croissante en charges intensives en calcul.

Key capabilities

STACKIT's Compute Engine provides virtual machines and GPUs for workloads from general computing to AI training. Storage options include object for unstructured data, block for high-performance databases, file sharing, and automated backups. These run in EU data centers, offering low-latency access and scalability without vendor lock-in. Users benefit from predictable performance in regulated environments.

The STACKIT Kubernetes Engine (SKE) deploys CNCF-compliant clusters with automated scaling and updates. Cloud Foundry supports application development and operations. Databases and messaging services like RabbitMQ integrate seamlessly. Developers focus on code while STACKIT handles infrastructure, reducing setup time and operational overhead for containerized apps.

Features like Secrets Manager, Key Management Service, and Network Security protect data at rest and in transit. Confidential Computing safeguards sensitive workloads. Logging via LogMe and Observability stack provide real-time insights. These tools ensure compliance and quick issue resolution, vital for industries facing strict audits.

Questions Fréquemment Posées

STACKIT operates on a pay-as-you-go model with no free tier. Use the STACKIT Calculator for custom pricing on compute, storage, and services. Transparent lists cover classic and consumption-based options.

Yes, STACKIT is fully GDPR-compliant, with data residency in EU data centers and security certifications. It supports sovereign processing for regulated industries.

  • AWS: Broader global reach but U.S.-based data risks.
  • Microsoft Azure: Strong hybrid tools, less EU-exclusive.
  • Google Cloud: AI strengths, similar sovereignty concerns.