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Europe's leading sovereign AI infrastructure platform trusts

clouditiv
Arista Networks
HPE
Authorized Partner

Rooted in critical infrastructure

Vodafone
Telefรณnica
M-net
Commerzbank
Arvato

clouditiv builds on 30+ years of SETUP Protokolltester GmbH's experience in telecommunications, finance, and critical infrastructure.

clouditiv vs. Platform9: comparing OpenStack management

Both vendors automate cloud control planes. clouditiv emphasizes EU operations, on-premise hardware alignment, VMware exit economics, and DACH-centric delivery.

Comparison snapshot
clouditivPlatform9
Data residency storyGerman engineering, on-prem first, EU DCsUS SaaS footprint โ€” legal review typically required
OpenStack lifecycleSub-hour deploy + optional 24/7 managedManaged OpenStack offering
VMware exitCost-led assessments + 1:1 VM migrationMigration services vary by program
Hardware alignmentHPE/Arista partnerships, turnkey bundlesLess emphasis on integrated hardware supply

FAQ: Platform9 vs. clouditiv

Is clouditiv EU-only?
We focus on DACH/EU sovereignty requirements but engage internationally when on-prem OpenStack and compliance are priorities.
Do you cover Kubernetes?
Yes within hybrid architectures (e.g., Magnum). We tailor the roadmap during assessments.
How do we start?
Free VMware landscape assessment + ROI model, followed by a live build demo.