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Switch Cloud Kubernetes (SCK)

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Secure, scalable cloud infrastructure tailored for Swiss education and research.

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About Switch Cloud Kubernetes (SCK)

Switch Cloud Kubernetes (SCK) is a cloud infrastructure solution designed specifically for the Swiss education, research, and innovation sectors. It offers a secure, flexible, and high-performance environment for managing data and services, with a focus on data sovereignty and legal compliance by ensuring all data remains within Switzerland. The platform leverages enterprise-grade IBM hardware and operates redundantly across ISO-certified data centers in Dielsdorf and Lupfig, providing high availability and robust performance.

The solution is ideal for organizations requiring stringent data protection and seamless scalability, including universities and research institutions handling sensitive workloads. Switch Cloud Kubernetes integrates with a broader suite of cloud services such as block storage, compute, and S3-compatible storage, enabling comprehensive cloud management from a single provider. With dedicated customer support and expert consulting, Switch ensures that clients can tailor the cloud environment to meet evolving technical and regulatory demands.

Key Capabilities

  • ✓Enterprise-grade Kubernetes management
  • ✓Data sovereignty with Swiss data residency
  • ✓Redundant ISO-certified data center operations
  • ✓Integration with scalable block storage and compute
  • ✓Dedicated expert consulting and support

Integrations

Switch Cloud ComputeSwitch Cloud Block-StorageSwitch Cloud S3

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www.switch.ch/en/competencies/cloud
CategoryCloud Infrastructure
PricingSubscription
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland
DeploymentCloud
Target SizeEnterprise