Syself Becomes a Founding Member of the SCS Forum, Driving Standards for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure
January 01, 2025
About Syself
Syself automates of the entire lifecycle of clusters, freeing up your teams to work on what really matters.
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Sovereign cloud infrastructure is not just about independence—it's about building cloud technology that is truly transparent, interoperable, and reliable. With our deep expertise in Kubernetes and Cluster API, we are dedicated to shaping the future of open cloud infrastructure, making it scalable, secure, and fully aligned with European sovereignty goals.
A Unified Effort to Define Open Cloud Standards
The SCS Forum will serve as the central body responsible for developing and maintaining open standards for sovereign cloud infrastructure. Syself, along with 13 other leading European cloud companies, will collaborate on:
- Defining the Kubernetes layer within the SCS ecosystem to ensure seamless interoperability and security.
- Establishing certification processes to validate compliance with SCS standards, including certifying the Syself Kubernetes platform.
- Driving automation and lifecycle management improvements for cloud-native workloads to ensure scalability and resilience.
The initial phase of the Sovereign Cloud Stack (SCS) was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) with €13.2 million, supporting its development and establishing a strong foundation for sovereign cloud infrastructure. Now, the long-term sustainability and further evolution of SCS are ensured through the SCS Forum, where leading industry partners provide financial and strategic support to drive its continued growth.
A Growing Commitment: 14 Strong Partners Engaged
The founding members of the SCS Forum have committed not only financial resources—collecting an annual budget of €257,000—but also their expertise in open cloud, security, and infrastructure automation.
The 14 companies currently forming the core of the SCS Forum include:
- artcodix GmbH
- B1-Systems GmbH
- Cloud&Heat Technologies GmbH
- Dataport AöR
- dNation, s.r.o.
- OSISM GmbH
- plusserver GmbH
- ScaleUp Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
- secunet Security Networks AG
- STACKXPERTS GmbH
- SysEleven GmbH
- Syself GmbH
- Wavecon GmbH
- Yorizons GmbH
The Impact of the Sovereign Cloud Stack (SCS)
Since July 2021, the Sovereign Cloud Stack (SCS) project has been backed by BMWK funding and developed under the Open Source Business Alliance (OSBA).
The initiative brings together over 25 companies and more than 50 developers collaborating within the upstream open-source communities, including Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), OpenInfra Foundation, and ALASCA e.V.
SCS is more than just software—it is a holistic framework for building federated, production-ready open-source cloud infrastructure. Currently, six public cloud providers operate SCS-based solutions, ensuring truly sovereign and GDPR-compliant cloud offerings. More public and private cloud deployments are underway, demonstrating the growing impact of SCS in shaping a resilient European cloud ecosystem.
Additionally, SCS provides the foundation for Gaia-X Federation Services (GXFS/XFSC), delivering key components needed to establish a trusted, decentralized, and federated cloud infrastructure for Europe.
About the Open Source Business Alliance (OSBA)
The Open Source Business Alliance (OSBA) is Germany’s largest open-source industry association, representing over 200 member companies with a collective turnover exceeding €126 billion. The OSBA works alongside research institutions, enterprises, and public sector organizations to drive open standards, digital sovereignty, and security in cloud computing.
By promoting open-source software in public procurement and industry innovation, OSBA is shaping the future of Europe’s digital infrastructure.
About Syself
Syself is committed to making Kubernetes management simple, scalable, and secure through automation, lifecycle management, and open-source contributions. As a key innovator in Kubernetes lifecycle automation and Cluster API, Syself develops solutions that enable businesses to run production-ready Kubernetes environments with full control and compliance.
As a founding member of the SCS Forum and an active participant in Gaia-X, OSBA, and the Sovereign Cloud Stack, Syself is at the forefront of shaping Europe’s sovereign cloud future.
About Syself
Syself automates of the entire lifecycle of clusters, freeing up your teams to work on what really matters.