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title: "Technological sovereignty - Fairbanks"
description: "Ensure full ownership of your IT with open source infrastructure. Avoid vendor lock-in and stay flexible, secure and in control of your digital future."
url: "https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/nl/sovereignty/technological-sovereignty/"
language: "en"
---

# Technological sovereignty

To stay in control of your digital future, you need full ownership of the technology that drives it. Technological sovereignty enables your organization to operate independently, without being limited by the decisions, interests or constraints of external vendors. 

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[More info](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/soevereiniteit/technologische-soevereiniteit#info)

Enable progress

## How external platforms undermine autonomy

Digital infrastructure should enable progress, not introduce risk. But when critical tools and platforms are controlled by third parties, you lose the ability to act on your own terms. Licensing changes, service restrictions or geopolitical tension can impact your environment overnight, even if you own the data and applications. 

Vendor lock-ins and proprietary ecosystems create dependencies that reduce flexibility and visibility. They complicate compliance, increase cost and put your continuity at risk. In today’s interconnected world, technological sovereignty is not optional. It is essential. 

![ba85acc0-60b2-4cdd-83d9-2164f0a22cd9](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2026/05/ba85acc0-60b2-4cdd-83d9-2164f0a22cd9.png?width=1500 "ba85acc0-60b2-4cdd-83d9-2164f0a22cd9")

Align technology

## What technological sovereignty requires

Achieving sovereignty means taking deliberate action at every level of your infrastructure. It involves:

- Choosing open source software instead of proprietary solutions
- Hosting and operating within trusted jurisdictions
- Retaining the ability to modify, migrate and maintain systems without restrictions
- Building internal expertise and long-term capability

This level of control allows you to align technology with your strategy, not someone else’s roadmap. It gives you the freedom to adapt, innovate and grow on your own terms.

Your cloud, your rules

## How Fairbanks supports your sovereignty

We help you translate the principle of technological sovereignty into practical architecture. With years of experience in open source infrastructure, our teams support you in building and managing private cloud environments that are stable, transparent and fully under your control.

Using platforms like [OpenStack](https://fairbanks.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/openstack/), [Linux](https://fairbanks.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/linux/), [Kubernetes](https://fairbanks.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/kubernetes/) and [Ceph](https://fairbanks.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/ceph/), we design infrastructures that fit your specific goals, constraints and compliance needs. We take care of implementation, automation, knowledge transfer and long-term support. This way your teams are equipped to act independently, even in complex environments.

From strategic design to hands-on operations, our goal is always the same: to help you build systems that serve you, not the other way around.

## Building independence into your infrastructure

Sovereign infrastructure

Sovereignty is not a one-time achievement. It must be embedded into every layer of your IT environment. That starts with open technology and modular design and extends to operational practices and strategic choices. 

A sovereign infrastructure gives you more than control, it gives you options. Whether you need to comply with changing regulations, respond to market change or simply grow at your own pace, you can do so without vendor interference. 

What our customers say

## Success stories

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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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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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/)

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

[Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/vodafoneziggo/)

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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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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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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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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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/)

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