What exactly does cloud mean?

Cloud computing is a flexible and affordable way to operate IT solutions without having to install your own hardware and software on site. Instead, you access computing power, storage space and applications via the internet. It is the modern solution for operating digital products dynamically and efficiently.

What we use

We use a variety of cloud platforms to host our customers' customer portals, platforms and websites. These include Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes and Vercel.

These tools enable us to develop customized, secure and highly available solutions that are precisely tailored to your needs while remaining affordable

«The landscape of cloud architectures and offerings can quickly become overwhelming. With the expert topographers of the technological mountain ranges at smartive, the biggest hills seem small again, thanks to regular mentoring and exchange. ⛰»

«Immediately after the start of the project, we had a partner in smartive who responded to our needs with outstanding experience. We were able to complete the tasks effortlessly despite the tight schedule.»

Niklas Tidbury

Head of Business Innovation

Hans Keller

Head of Development & Technology Optimatik AG

Advantages and disadvantages of on-premise

✅ Full controlYou retain complete control over your infrastructure.

✅ Data sovereigntyYou retain complete control over your data.

❌ High initial investmentThe acquisition costs for hardware and software are high.

❌ Maintenance effortYou are responsible for all maintenance, updates and security measures.

❌ ScalabilityAdding resources is often time-consuming and expensive.

❌ AvailabilityYou must make your own arrangements for backup and disaster recovery.