ViaKube is now part of Microsoft for Startups

We are thrilled to announce that ViaKube has been accepted into the Microsoft for Startups program! This partnership will enable us to leverage Microsoft’s extensive resources and expertise to accelerate our growth and enhance our offerings in the Kubernetes and cloud-native space.

What this means for us

As a team dedicated to simplifying the complexity of Kubernetes and making it accessible for teams of all sizes, this partnership with Microsoft represents a significant milestone in our journey. As partners, we (Martin Bentancour, Lars Svendsen and Robert Copilau) have been on a mission to provide fully managed Kubernetes services that allow you to focus on building great software while we expertly manage your infrastructure.

The Microsoft for Startups program will provide us with:

Access to Azure Credits: These credits will enable us to scale our infrastructure and services more efficiently, directly benefiting our customers with enhanced performance and reliability.
Technical Support and Resources: Direct access to Microsoft’s engineering teams and technical resources will accelerate the development of our core services and solutions.
Go-to-Market Support: Microsoft’s global reach and marketing capabilities will help us connect with more enterprises seeking simplified Kubernetes management solutions across Azure and other cloud environments.
Integration Opportunities: Deeper integration with Microsoft’s extensive cloud ecosystem will allow us to offer more seamless experiences for teams leveraging both Azure and Kubernetes technologies.

Enhanced solutions through partnership

This collaboration will significantly enhance our ability to deliver on our core offerings:

Comprehensive services

We offer a range of specialized services designed to help you maximize your Kubernetes investments:

Kubernetes Deployment & Management: Expert setup and ongoing administration of your Kubernetes clusters across various environments
Multi-Cloud Strategy & Implementation: Strategic planning and execution for your optimal multi-cloud architecture
DevOps Transformation: Enabling your teams with the tools, practices, and culture needed for efficient cloud-native development
Cloud Migration: Seamless transition of your existing applications to Kubernetes-based infrastructure
Security Hardening: Implementation of industry best practices to protect your container-based workloads

With Microsoft’s backing, we will strengthen these service offerings with enhanced Azure capabilities while maintaining our commitment to platform-agnostic solutions.

Multi-cloud Kubernetes management

We specialize in architecting and managing multi-cloud, multi-region Kubernetes deployments. This partnership will enable us to further optimize Azure-specific implementations while maintaining the flexibility of our platform-agnostic solutions.

DevOps and security focus

We believe that container orchestration should be a powerful tool that empowers developers, not a source of operational burden. This partnership reinforces our ability to deliver solutions where security and innovation coexist. Our approach to Kubernetes security, using best practice isolation techniques to enforce governance and facilitate team collaboration, aligns perfectly with Microsoft’s enterprise-grade security practices.

What this means for you

For our existing and future customers, this partnership means:

Enhanced Platform Reliability: Your infrastructure backed by Microsoft’s cloud expertise and resources
Accelerated Service Delivery: Faster delivery of high-quality managed services for your business
Enterprise-Grade Support: Additional layers of technical support and expertise for your team
Expanded Ecosystem: Better integration with the Microsoft-based tools and services you already use

Looking forward

The opportunities this partnership opens up for us, our team, and most importantly, our customers are tremendously exciting. As we continue to grow and evolve our service offerings, we remain committed to our core mission of making Kubernetes accessible and manageable for all.

Stay tuned for updates on new service capabilities enabled by this partnership. If you’re interested in learning more about how we can simplify your Kubernetes journey, please explore our available services or contact us directly.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Microsoft for Startups team for this opportunity, and to all our customers and partners who have supported us along the way.