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.

How we work
- 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. - 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. - 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.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Why choose consultancy from Fairbanks?
- Expertise across Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph and 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