cyon is a web hosting company based in Basel, Switzerland. They operate exclusively within Swiss borders, adhering to the country’s strict data protection regulations. Their strategic location allows them to serve both local and international clients while maintaining Swiss standards of precision and reliability.
Managing 5 terabytes of monthly data required a more flexible solution. The existing NetApp storage system created limitations for growth potential.
With 50 employees serving 50,000 clients, maintaining high-quality service while managing increasing demands became challenging. The team needed better operational processes.
Complex system upgrades and troubleshooting required specialized expertise. The team needed reliable support for maintaining optimal performance.
Proprietary systems were creating vendor lock-in issues. This restricted cyon's ability to maintain their desired level of independence and flexibility.
cyon transitioned from NetApp to Ceph, an open source storage solution, providing greater flexibility and scalability. This strategic move eliminated vendor lock-in while maintaining complete control over hardware choices, perfectly aligning with their independence values and data sovereignty requirements.
cyon established a partnership with specialized Ceph engineers who provided crucial consultancy and emergency support. This collaboration enhanced their technical capabilities, streamlined operational processes, and built internal expertise for handling complex system changes and troubleshooting.
The new open source solution provides increased adaptability and scalability. cyon gained the ability to manage their 5-terabyte monthly data load more efficiently.
The team's confidence in handling complex system upgrades increased significantly. Technical challenges could now be addressed proactively with expert guidance.
Internal teams developed deeper technical expertise through the partnership. This led to more efficient problem-solving and reduced dependency on external support.
The infrastructure upgrade enabled more reliable, high-performance services. This strengthened cyon's market position and supported their strategic growth objectives.
42on supports Ceph teams with the complete operation of Ceph clusters by providing Consultancy, Training, Emergency Assistance, and Managed Services.
Why choose 42on as your partner for your open source infrastructure?
42on's passion for open source, particularly Ceph, is not just a statement but a core ethos. Actively engaged in the Ceph and related open source communities, our contributions to GitHub, tech blogs and events showcase our enthusiastic involvement
We avoid vendor lock-in and work together with clients that use open source or subscribed Ceph. This vendor-agnostic approach ensures clients have the freedom to choose their preferred vendor while benefiting from 42on's expert support and guidance.
We understand that every business has unique needs. Therefore, we provide a range of services that allow you to customize your level of control. You can choose to maintain complete control or delegate tasks as you see fit.
