Your open-source stack, managed
One contract. One ops team. Databases, identity, secrets, and platform services. All fully managed on your private cloud infrastructure. VSHN operates your entire open-source application stack so your engineers build products, not platform.
The Application Catalog
Every service is fully managed by VSHN engineers: provisioned, patched, backed up, and monitored around the clock. Pick what you need, or let us manage the full stack.
Databases
PostgreSQL
Self-serviceOpen-source PostgreSQL on CloudNativePG with automated failover, point-in-time recovery, and daily backups. Versions 13 through 18 supported.
PostgreSQL (EDB)
ManagedEnterprise PostgreSQL powered by EDB. Advanced security, Oracle compatibility, and enterprise tooling on CloudNativePG with Kubernetes.
MariaDB
Self-serviceManaged MariaDB with Galera clustering, automated backups, and Swiss data residency. From single instances to multi-node production clusters.
Redis
Self-serviceIn-memory data store for caching, session management, and message brokering. Sentinel HA, automated failover, and persistent storage options.
RabbitMQ
ManagedEnterprise message broker with AMQP, MQTT, and STOMP support. Managed clustering, monitoring, and automated operations on Swiss infrastructure.
Identity & Security
Keycloak
Self-serviceIdentity and access management as a service. SSO, OIDC, SAML, and MFA. Unlimited users, fixed monthly price, operated jointly with Inventage.
OpenBao
Self-serviceSecrets management for certificates, API keys, and database credentials. Dynamic secrets, auto-rotation, and audit logging on your infrastructure.
Development & Collaboration
GitLab
ManagedDedicated GitLab instances on your Kubernetes infrastructure. CI/CD pipelines, code review, and container registry. Fully managed by VSHN.
Forgejo
Self-serviceLightweight, open-source Git forge. Code hosting, issue tracking, and CI. Self-hosted on your infrastructure or managed via Codey.ch.
Platform & Infrastructure
OpenShift
ManagedFully managed Red Hat OpenShift on public or private cloud. 24/7 operations, patching, upgrades, and on-call by VSHN. Red Hat Premier CCSP since 2016.
Kubernetes
ManagedManaged upstream Kubernetes on Swiss infrastructure. Cluster operations, monitoring, and AppCat services included. CNCF KCSP since 2016.
Crossplane
ManagedInfrastructure as code using the Kubernetes API. Provision cloud resources, databases, and services through Git-based workflows.
NGINX
ManagedManaged reverse proxy and load balancing on Swiss Kubernetes infrastructure. TLS termination, rate limiting, and WAF capabilities.
Varnish
ManagedHTTP accelerator and caching layer. Reduce origin load, improve response times, and handle traffic spikes with managed Varnish on Kubernetes.
AI & ML Infrastructure
LLMOps
Managed24/7 operations for your LLM infrastructure. Deployment, GPU scheduling, model serving, and production monitoring for AI workloads on your Kubernetes cluster.
vLLM
ManagedHigh-throughput LLM inference serving on Kubernetes. Deploy and operate large language models with optimized GPU scheduling and batching.
LiteLLM
ManagedUnified AI gateway for routing requests across LLM providers. Cost tracking, rate limiting, and failover. Managed on your infrastructure.
Why enterprises choose VSHN
One contract, full stack
A single SLA covers your databases, identity services, secrets management, and platform tooling. One vendor, one ops team, one invoice. No juggling five managed service providers.
Your infrastructure, our operations
VSHN operates on your private cloud, on-premises OpenShift, or dedicated nodes on cloudscale.ch and Exoscale. Your data stays on infrastructure you control. No shared tenancy, no hyperscaler lock-in.
Swiss operations, certified since 2014
ISO 27001 certified since 2014. All operations staff are based in Switzerland. No subcontracting to offshore teams. FINMA Circular 2018/3, EU DORA, and NIS2 audit-ready.
Standardized operations, not consulting
86% of VSHN's revenue is recurring monthly operations, not project-based consulting. You get a productized service with 24/7 on-call, patching, and upgrades at a fraction of the cost of three to five platform engineers (CHF 450K–750K/year). VSHN complements your consulting partners, not competes with them.
Open source, vendor-backed
Every service in the catalog is open source with standard APIs and data formats. Where available, VSHN provides vendor or consulting company-backed support subscriptions (e.g. EDB for PostgreSQL, Inventage for Keycloak). If you leave, your data and configuration come with you.
Graduation path from self-service
Start with Servala self-service for quick deployments. When compliance or scale requirements grow, graduate to VSHN-managed services on private cloud. Same technology, higher touch.
Digital sovereignty, built in
Swiss company, Swiss data centers, Swiss operations staff. No US Cloud Act exposure. ISO 27001 certified since 2014. FINMA, DORA, and NIS2 audit-ready. Every AppCat service runs on infrastructure you choose: on-premises, Swiss public cloud, or hybrid.
Read our sovereignty assessmentBuild vs. buy: the platform team question
Internal platform team
- 3–5 engineers at CHF 150K/year each
- Recruiting in a tight Swiss market
- On-call rotation across your team
- Patching, upgrades, security: your responsibility
- Knowledge leaves when people leave
- Each new service adds operational load
VSHN Application Catalog
- Predictable monthly cost per service
- 24/7 operations from day one
- On-call handled by VSHN
- Automated patching and upgrades included
- Institutional knowledge across 50+ customers
- Add services without adding headcount
Trusted by Swiss organizations
What our customers say
We set the bar very high in terms of data. No financial compensation could ever make up for leaked medical information.
We reduced monthly incidents from twelve to zero and improved our SLA from 99% to 100%. We wanted a Red Hat partner as a single point of contact for our Red Hat technology. We had worked with VSHN before and had full trust in them.
Providing such a scalable OpenShift platform promptly ourselves would have meant substantial pre-investment and time for building a corresponding team. For us, it has proved to be the most effective, efficient and secure way of not establishing this service in-house.
Application Catalog FAQ
What is the VSHN Application Catalog?
The Application Catalog is VSHN's portfolio of fully managed open-source services: databases, identity management, secrets, and platform tooling. Each service is operated 24/7 by VSHN engineers on your private cloud or on Swiss public cloud infrastructure, with automated backups, monitoring, and patching included.
Which infrastructure does the Application Catalog support?
VSHN operates AppCat services on any Kubernetes-based platform: on-premises OpenShift, private cloud clusters, or dedicated nodes on Swiss providers like cloudscale.ch and Exoscale. You choose where your data lives. VSHN handles operations regardless of the underlying infrastructure.
How does pricing work for enterprise deployments?
Enterprise pricing is based on the services you need, the SLA tier you require, and the operational complexity of your environment. VSHN provides a custom quote after an initial architecture assessment. There are no per-user fees or usage-based surprises. Pricing is predictable and monthly.
How does onboarding work?
Onboarding starts with an architecture assessment where VSHN maps your current infrastructure and service requirements. We then provision services on your target platform, configure monitoring and backup policies, run validation tests, and hand over access to your development teams. Typical onboarding takes two to four weeks depending on complexity.
What SLA does VSHN guarantee?
VSHN offers up to 99.99% SLA availability depending on the service and deployment topology. SLAs cover the managed service layer. The underlying infrastructure is covered by your cloud or on-premises provider. SLA credits apply automatically when targets are missed.
Is the Application Catalog compliant with FINMA, DORA, and NIS2?
VSHN is ISO 27001 certified since 2014 and operates exclusively from Switzerland with Swiss staff. AppCat deployments on private cloud infrastructure meet the outsourcing requirements of FINMA Circular 2018/3, the ICT third-party risk management provisions of the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and the supply chain security requirements of the NIS2 Directive. VSHN provides audit documentation on request.
Can I start with one service and add more later?
Yes. Most customers start with one or two services, typically a managed database or Keycloak, and expand as needs grow. Adding a new service to an existing AppCat contract is straightforward because VSHN already operates on your infrastructure and understands your environment.
How is the Application Catalog different from Servala?
Servala is VSHN's self-service platform for deploying managed services on sovereign Swiss public cloud with a few clicks. Ideal for startups and small teams. The Application Catalog targets enterprises that need managed services on their own private cloud infrastructure, with custom SLAs, dedicated support, and white-glove onboarding.
What happens if we want to leave?
Every service in the Application Catalog is open source with standard APIs and data formats. Your data, configuration, and backups are always accessible. VSHN provides an offboarding runbook for each service so your team or a new provider can take over operations without data loss or extended downtime.
Start with an architecture assessment
Tell us about your infrastructure and the services you need. We'll map out how the Application Catalog fits your environment and provide a custom proposal.
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