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title: "Consultancy - Fairbanks"
description: "Consultancy by Fairbanks gives you expert support for Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph and Linux. From design to deployment, we tailor our services to your infrastructure and business goals."
url: "https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/our-services/consultancy/"
language: "en"
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# Consultancy

Do you want to optimize your Kubernetes setup, implement a scalable Ceph cluster, or design a flexible OpenStack cloud? Whether you’re building from the ground up or improving what’s already there. Fairbanks offers hands-on consultancy for every phase of your open source infrastructure. 

Our specialists help you make the right decisions for your environment. From choosing the right Kubernetes distribution to fine-tuning performance and strengthening security, we support your teams with practical guidance and deep technical expertise. 

[Contact us](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/contact/?subject=Consultancy)

[More info](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/our-services/consultancy#information)

![f1b66526-6a3b-4569-ad3f-3e748fd2663a](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2026/05/f1b66526-6a3b-4569-ad3f-3e748fd2663a.png?width=1500 "f1b66526-6a3b-4569-ad3f-3e748fd2663a")

Extensive experience

## How we work

1. **From design to optimization**  
We support you in designing, building, upgrading, and improving your infrastructure. With our extensive experience, we help create stable, scalable environments tailored to your business needs.
2. **Clear planning**  
Consultancy is scheduled in close coordination. Most sessions start on a Monday, and we provide you with a proposed timeline the same or next day.
3. **Collaborative support**  
Our team works alongside yours, adapting to your preferred setup. Whether as advisors, hands-on engineers, or external extension of your internal teams: we support in the way that suits you best.

## What is your need

### Pre-paid support 

For troubleshooting, expert advice, and system fine-tuning, we offer tailored support during office hours. Our assistance is distribution-independent and backed by dedicated engineers who guide you every step of the way.

### Project support 

When it comes to setup, design, migration, and deployment, we follow a structured approach. Whether fixed-scope or milestone-based, our planning ensures clear project timelines. Everything is distribution-independent and delivered by a dedicated project team.

### Flexible consultancy, the way you need it 

We can take care of tasks for you, collaborate closely with your team, or clearly explain and hand over the work so you can execute it internally. If needed, we can also operate as an integrated part of your team.

[Request support](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/contact/?subject=Consultancy)

What our customers say

## Success stories

The Danish Ministry of Children and Education transformed its IT infrastructure to reduce costs, eliminate vendor lock-in, and improve agility. With Fairbanks’ open-source expertise, the Ministry gained full control over its cloud environment, leading to faster service delivery, lower operational costs, and greater system stability. This shift positioned the Ministry as a leader in public-sector digital innovation, enhancing support for educators and students across Denmark.

![PNG-CycleSoftware](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2026/01/PNG-CycleSoftware.png?width=500 "PNG-CycleSoftware")

CycleSoftware

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VodafoneZiggo unified its cloud environments with a scalable OpenStack solution, supported by Fairbanks. This resulted in increased efficiency, improved control, and a smooth transition without disruption. The new infrastructure provides the flexibility to respond more quickly to customer demands and market developments.

![VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768×190](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768x190-1.webp?width=500 "VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768×190")

VodafoneZiggo

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SURF, the collaborative ICT organization for Dutch education and research, modernized its digital infrastructure to support high-performance computing, secure data management, and nationwide collaboration. With Fairbanks’ expertise, SURF enhanced scalability, security, and innovation, empowering institutions to share resources and accelerate research. The transformation improved efficiency, equity, and member engagement across the sector.

![Surf-logo.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/Surf-logo.png.webp?width=500 "Surf-logo.png")

SURF

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ODC-Noord modernized its IT infrastructure with scalable, secure cloud solutions to support Dutch government services. Thanks to Fairbanks, flexibility increased, security and compliance improved, and significant progress was made toward a CO₂-neutral data center operation. The efficiency and reliability of the service delivery improved noticeably.

![Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768×1536.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768x1536.png.webp?width=500 "Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768×1536.png")

ODC-Noord

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The University of Luxembourg modernized its IT infrastructure with OpenStack to support high-performance computing and large-scale research. In collaboration with Fairbanks, the university improved scalability, automation, and resource efficiency while reducing costs and manual workload. The transformation enhanced agility, data security, and compliance, empowering cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary innovation.

![University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024×867](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024x867-1.webp?width=500 "University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024×867")

University of Luxembourg

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The Danish Ministry of Children and Education transformed its IT infrastructure to reduce costs, eliminate vendor lock-in, and improve agility. With Fairbanks’ open-source expertise, the Ministry gained full control over its cloud environment, leading to faster service delivery, lower operational costs, and greater system stability. This shift positioned the Ministry as a leader in public-sector digital innovation, enhancing support for educators and students across Denmark.

Danish Ministry of Children and Education

[Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/danish-ministry-of-children-and-education/)

Realtime Solutions transformed its IT infrastructure with OpenStack to enhance real-time performance for sectors such as logistics, finance, and telecom. Thanks to Fairbanks’ expertise, the company now benefits from a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environment with low latency. This led to increased operational efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and a stronger competitive position.

![Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768×203.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768x203.png.webp?width=500 "Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768×203.png")

Realtime Solutions

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Delta Electronics improved operational efficiency and agility with a tailor-made OpenStack solution from Fairbanks. Thanks to optimized resource management, digital twins, and energy-efficient technologies, Delta achieved significant gains in production performance and sustainability.

![delta](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/delta.webp?width=500 "delta")

Delta Electronics

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Fingent optimized its OpenStack environment with the help of Fairbanks, resulting in higher performance, more stable networks, and improved backup and monitoring processes. Thanks to global collaboration and support, Fingent was able to operate more efficiently, minimize risks, and deliver software solutions to clients worldwide more quickly.

![fingent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/figent.webp?width=500 "fingent")

Fingent

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KPN modernized its infrastructure with a scalable, open cloud platform to enable faster virtualization and higher service quality. Thanks to Fairbanks, KPN is now better equipped to handle network traffic, launch innovative services, and strengthen its leadership in the telecom sector.

![kpn](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/kpn.webp?width=500 "kpn")

KPN

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Reliable

## Why choose consultancy from Fairbanks?

- Expertise across [Kubernetes](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/kubernetes/), [OpenStack](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/openstack/), [Ceph](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/ceph/) and [Linux](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/linux/)
- Flexible delivery tailored to your infrastructure
- Proven track record with enterprises and service providers
- A strong focus on innovation and technical excellence
- Reliable support from design to production

Insights & resources

## Latest blogs & news

[Insights & resources](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/insights-resources/)

[KeynoteSustainable private cloud: how to balance energy, performance and business impact![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)Sustainable private cloud: how to balance energy, performance and business impactEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/sustainable-private-cloud/)

[BlogOpenStack Hibiscus is here: What’s new in the latest release![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)October 20, 2026OpenStack Hibiscus is here: What’s new in the latest releaseTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/openstack-hibiscus-is-here-whats-new-in-the-latest-release/)

[KeynoteHow Kubernetes and Talos make OpenStack easier to upgrade, manage and scale![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)How Kubernetes and Talos make OpenStack easier to upgrade, manage and scaleEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/how-kubernetes-and-talos-make-openstack-easier-to-upgrade-manage-and-scale/)

[KeynoteFrom infrastructure complexity to cloud control: how to orchestrate your datacenter with software![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)From infrastructure complexity to cloud control: how to orchestrate your datacenter with softwareEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/from-infrastructure-complexity-to-cloud-control-how-to-orchestrate-your-datacenter-with-software/)

[BlogDigital autonomy: looking beyond the cloud![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)September 9, 2026Digital autonomy: looking beyond the cloudTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/digital-autonomy-looking-beyond-the-cloud/)

[BlogUpgrading OpenStack: why containerization and Kubernetes are the answer![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)August 26, 2026Upgrading OpenStack: why containerization and Kubernetes are the answerTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/upgrading-openstack-containerization-kubernetes/)

[BlogCloud infrastructure migration: what are your options and where do you start?![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)July 24, 2026Cloud infrastructure migration: what are your options and where do you start?Technology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/cloud-infrastructure-migration-what-are-your-options-and-where-do-you-start/)

[BlogFairbanks named as a representative vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)July 21, 2026Fairbanks named as a representative vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for cloud infrastructure sovereign solutionsTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/fairbanks-named-as-a-representative-vendor-in-the-2026-gartner-market-guide-for-cloud-infrastructure-sovereign-solutions/)

[BlogMutable vs. immutable infrastructure![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)June 18, 2026Mutable vs. immutable infrastructure: What it means for your datacenterTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/mutable-vs-immutable-infrastructure-what-it-means-for-your-datacenter/)

[BlogPress release![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)June 10, 2026Press releaseEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/press-release/)

![Michiel](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/Michiel.jpeg?width=500 "Michiel")

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