Services

Modern IT landscapes are based on a combination of managed services and cloud platforms. The art lies in finding the right balance between abstraction (managed) and control (self-hosted) to minimise operational overhead without sacrificing digital sovereignty.

The most important global hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), specialised platforms (Cloudflare, GitLab), and enterprise services (Microsoft 365, Salesforce) are assessed in this section.

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Table of Contents

• Adobe Creative Cloud: Integrated design workflows with Adobe Creative Cloud: SaaS licensing, cloud services, Stock, Fonts and connected tools across design disciplines.
• authentik: Central login, multi-factor and permissions on self-hosted infrastructure: authentik as an open-source identity provider with open core and Enterprise option.
• AWS: Highly available, globally distributed cloud architectures with AWS: modular services, strong APIs and automation for scalable operations.
• Azure: Hybrid cloud architectures with Azure: on-premises data centres, cloud services and identity management connected through Entra ID.
• Backstage: Central developer portals with Backstage: services, software templates and infrastructure status collected in one searchable internal platform.
• Bexio: Swiss SME administration in one cloud platform: CRM, order processing, accounting and banking integration with VAT, QR invoice and fiduciary access.
• Classic Frontend: Fast, durable websites with Classic Frontend: server-side logic, browser standards and less framework overhead for performance and SEO.
• Claude: Long-document analysis and high-quality code generation with Claude: large context windows and precise language model output for complex text tasks.
• Cloudflare: Fast, protected web delivery at the network edge with Cloudflare: WAF, DDoS protection, caching and global optimisation near each request.
• ERPNext: Open ERP processes with ERPNext: finance, warehouse, manufacturing, sales, HR and projects on the Frappe Framework with Python and JavaScript.
• Gemini: Google Workspace automation with Gemini: multimodal models, Drive, Gmail and Docs access in suitable configurations, plus very large context windows.
• GitLab: Integrated DevOps with GitLab: planning, Git, CI/CD automation and security scans in one platform, including self-managed operation.
• Google Cloud: Data-centric cloud architectures with Google Cloud: BigQuery, GKE, Kubernetes and global network connectivity for cloud-native platforms.
• Grafana and Prometheus: Stable observability with Prometheus, Grafana and OpenTelemetry: metrics, visualisation and neutral instrumentation for asynchronous monitoring.
• Java and Spring Boot: Stable enterprise backends with Java and Spring Boot: type safety, a broad library ecosystem and production-ready applications by convention.
• Keycloak: Central identity management with Keycloak: OIDC, SAML 2.0, Active Directory integration and MFA for modern single sign-on architectures.
• Kubernetes: Declared infrastructure state with Kubernetes: cluster orchestration keeps workloads scaled, healthy and self-healing through continuous reconciliation.
• Llama: Data-resident language models with Llama: downloadable model weights, self-hosted operation and clear licence boundaries under Meta conditions.
• Magento: Complex commerce operations with Magento: multi-store, multi-currency, B2B catalogues and shop architectures as open-source edition or Adobe Commerce.
• Microsoft 365: Connected collaboration with Microsoft 365: Teams, SharePoint and Office apps integrated through central identity and governance with Entra ID.
• Mistral: European AI model operation with Mistral: EU jurisdiction, open downloadable models, Apache 2.0 options and clear licence boundaries.
• NetBird: One encrypted private network across devices, servers, and sites: NetBird uses direct peer-to-peer traffic for simpler distributed access.
• Odoo: One shared ERP database for CRM, warehousing, projects, e-commerce, and accounting: Odoo grows through modular apps as needed.
• Okta: Centralised authentication as a hosted identity service: Okta shows outsourced IAM, protocols, and data handling with a US provider.
• OpenAI: Current language and image models through APIs: OpenAI supports AI functions with model infrastructure operated by the provider.
• OpenRouter: Lower integration effort for language models: OpenRouter routes one shared API to hundreds of models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others.
• Pickware: Native shop and inventory flow: Pickware connects commerce and warehouse processes with mobile scanners and shared operational data.
• Power BI: Self-service reporting for Microsoft-adjacent BI teams: Power BI connects business reports, Excel data and the Microsoft 365 estate.
• Sage: Swiss accounting and payroll compliance: Sage supports bookkeeping and salary processing in classic on-premises and cloud-hybrid setups.
• Salesforce: CRM plus cloud application development: Salesforce combines sales, service, marketing, custom apps, and a large extension ecosystem.
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud: Standardised enterprise processes with real-time insight: SAP S/4HANA Cloud applies best practices across large organisations.
• SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris): Complex B2B commerce at scale: SAP Commerce Cloud combines PIM, multi-site management, large product catalogues, and high concurrent usage.
• Shopify: Hosted commerce operations: Shopify combines payments, security, updates, and a broad app ecosystem for extensions in one managed platform.
• Shopware: API-first commerce with high customisability: Shopware 6 adds native AI Copilot features and an MIT-licensed Community Edition.
• Squarespace: Curated website design in one platform: Squarespace bundles templates, hosting, domain, SSL, and a simple shop for visual websites.
• Tailscale: One encrypted local network across sites, cloud resources, and work devices: Tailscale uses WireGuard and direct peer-to-peer traffic.
• Terraform and OpenTofu: Reproducible cloud environments as code: Terraform and OpenTofu create execution plans and control cloud APIs through providers.
• TypeScript: Earlier code feedback for JavaScript applications: TypeScript uses static types so editors catch errors during development.
• Userback: Reproducible bug reports from visual feedback: Userback captures browser context as screenshots, videos, and console logs.
• Vibe Kanban: Manageable AI coding workflows: Vibe Kanban combines task boards, isolated agent workspaces, diff comments, browser previews, and PR creation.
• Webflow: Visual development on the CSS box model: Webflow combines code-free design work, integrated CMS, and enterprise-grade AWS-based hosting.
• Wix: Fast website creation with flexible layout control: Wix provides built-in operations and apps for booking, shop, events, and other functions.