Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)

Cloud-native technologies form the foundation of modern, agile IT infrastructures. They enable companies to deploy applications quickly, scalably, and with high availability, regardless of whether this is done on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments.

To promote the development and standardization of the technologies required for this, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) was launched in 2015 by the Linux Foundation and Google. It brings together over 150 open-source projects, including key technologies such as Kubernetes, etcd, Prometheus, Envoy, and Containerd, and serves as the hub of the global cloud-native community. 

As an active member of the Cloud Native Community, SVA—as a CNCF Silver Partner, Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP), and Kubernetes Training Partner (KTP)—supports companies in building modern platforms, from strategy and architecture consulting to training and production deployment. We embody the cloud-native philosophy not only in our projects but also within the community. Together with our partners, we also actively promote the further development of the ecosystem, share knowledge and experiences at conferences, and bring innovations from the community directly into customer projects. 

Cloud-native technologies offer great potential, but they also present significant challenges.

Many companies want to leverage the benefits of Kubernetes and other CNCF technologies, but they often encounter typical hurdles: a lack of in-house expertise, an overwhelming variety of technologies in the CNCF landscape, high complexity during integration, and, last but not least, fundamental security and compliance issues. Without a clear strategy and experienced guidance, this often results in siloed solutions, significant delays in implementation, or infrastructure that is difficult to maintain.

The risk: slow progress, unpredictable costs, and compromised operational security.

With a structured approach and certified expertise, we guide our clients on their journey to a cloud-native platform. Our methodology is always tailored to our clients’ needs and maturity level, combining technical excellence with years of project experience.

• Proven implementation of vendor-neutral cloud-native projects based on proven (graduated) CNCF technologies
• Access to in-depth expertise through our role as a KCSP and active community partner
• Training directly from a certified Kubernetes Training Partner (KTP)
• Strategic consulting and architecture design by experienced and certified cloud-native engineers
• Sustainable skills development through enablement
• Early insights into trends and best practices from the cloud-native ecosystem

SVA has one of the most experienced cloud-native teams in the German-speaking world. Our experts help companies implement and operate Kubernetes and other CNCF-certified technologies. Our employees have earned all relevant CNCF certifications, ranging from the Kubernetes Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) to the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), all the way up to the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS). Many of our system engineers are Kubestronauts, a title awarded to experts with proven expertise in the cloud-native field. Some of them have even achieved Golden Kubestronaut status, which signifies full certification and exceptional dedication.