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We are happy to welcome Anders to Safespring’s Platform Team. With extensive experience in infrastructure management and automation, Anders is a valuable addition to our team. In his recent role as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist at Etraveli Group, he played a key role in advancing Kubernetes operations and system observability. His previous roles at Conoa and Iver Sverige further underscore his expertise in managing scalable, resilient systems. We look forward to the contributions Anders will make as we continue to strengthen our container platform. Welcome to the team, Anders!

Is Digital Sovereignty – A Unicorn? Join the discussion and share your thoughts on Europe’s path toward digital independence! At the DeiC Conference in Denmark, Daniel explored one of Europe’s most pressing topics: #DigitalSovereignty. As Europe strives to assert itself in critical areas, including digital autonomy, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has underscored vulnerabilities across sectors. Yet, as Europe's global market share in IT shrinks, does it stand a chance of ever gaining digital sovereignty, or is it just a unicorn?

The European Open Science Cloud is now live, built on Safespring Infrastructure! We are at the forefront of a transformative shift in how research is conducted, shared, and accessed across Europe. With the launch of the #EOSC #EUnode, a secure and federated platform is now available to accelerate open science and collaboration across borders. At Safespring, we are proud to support this new digital infrastructure, helping researchers unlock their full potential by providing secure, sustainable, and scalable cloud solutions. Together, we’re paving the way for a brighter, more connected future for European science. 👇 Read more about EOSC in the comment section.

Let’s make European research more accessible, collaborative, and impactful. Today, our CEO Fredric is attending the European Open Science Cloud Technical Launch at the European Commission in Brussels. Stay tuned for more official information. 👇 Read more about Safespring's participation in the comment section. Safespring is proud to be part of this important initiative to build a trusted, scalable infrastructure for open science across Europe.

Are you our new, 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲? Join Jon and the rest of our remote-friendly Product Team and help us redefine the cloud experience for our users. We are now looking for a talented Software Engineer specialized in Integrations who will help us advance the user experience for our ☁ users! 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂? - You know all about developing integration technologies and microservices like REST APIs, message queues and database technologies. - You have very good coding skills in Go. We are an open-source-driven company, meaning we consume open-source software and contribute to open-source projects in a good community spirit. We believe supporting upstream projects is key to our growth, sustainability, and influence in shaping their future. Join us! The link to the position is located in the comment section.

The world turned upside down for #VMware users when #Broadcom decided to rapidly change the user terms of the VMware software in 2024, but there is one #solution to these challenges. 👇 Read the blog post: Link in the comment section. Jarle writes about these changes after Broadcom acquired VMware and how they have led to higher long-term costs for many customers, especially smaller businesses that may dramatically increase annual renewal fees.

Last week, it was time for all of us #Safespringers to meet up in Stockholm. Being a remote-first company gives us all plenty of flexibility and freedom to decide how and when we want to work. But we also believe there's value in connecting in person. Meeting in real life brings a new dimension to our relationships - it helps us build deeper connections, discuss important topics, and — have a lot of fun while doing that! Nothing beats the energy of coming together as a #TEAM.

Revisit our blog series offering valuable insights into leveraging Pulumi with OpenStack, authored by Jarle B.—perfect for those who appreciate a practical, hands-on approach. 🔗 Links in the comment section. 1️⃣ In the first post, Jarle guides you through setting up Pulumi with a Python template, focusing on the fundamentals of infrastructure as code. This detailed walkthrough lays a strong foundation for efficiently managing cloud resources, aligning with our ethos of secure and reliable cloud solutions. 2️⃣ The second article explores best practices for separating configuration data from code using YAML files. This approach not only simplifies infrastructure management but also enhances flexibility, making it easier to adapt to changing needs. It’s a practical exploration of maintaining clarity and organization in your cloud setup, reflecting our commitment to providing adaptable solutions.

We are excited to announce that Ahmet has joined Safespring’s Container Platform Team! With his extensive expertise in #CyberSecurity, #PlatformEngineering, and #SystemAdministration, we are confident he will be an excellent addition to our team. Ahmet brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles as a platform engineer and system administrator at TUBITAK Cyber Security Institute. His work at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) further highlights his proficiency in the field. We’re thrilled to have you with us, Ahmet! Welcome aboard!

We are pleased to announce that Stefan N. has joined Safespring’s Container Platform Team! With his deep knowledge in developing and leading #SensitiveDataServices, #AgileMethodologies, and #SemanticWebTechnologies, we know he’ll be a fantastic addition to our team. Stefan brings a lot of experience from his previous roles at CSC - IT Center for Science, where he served as Development Manager and Senior Application Specialist. Thrilled to have you with us, Stefan! Welcome aboard!