# Technology partners behind your developer platform

VSHN does not build proprietary platform tooling. We assemble your internal developer platform from best-of-breed open-source projects, backed by vendor partnerships that give us direct access to engineering teams, roadmaps, and support channels. When issues arise at 3 AM, we have a direct line to the teams who built the platform.

## Technology partnerships

**GitLab Select Partner.** VSHN is a GitLab Select Partner in Switzerland, with certified engineers and a direct relationship with GitLab's partner engineering team. We operate GitLab as the source control, CI/CD, and container registry backbone of developer platforms. Partnership documented on [vshn.ch](https://www.vshn.ch/en/partners/technology-partners/). Service details, SLAs, and pricing: [gitlab.ch](https://www.gitlab.ch).

**Listed on crossplane.io.** VSHN appears on [crossplane.io/commercial](https://www.crossplane.io/commercial), which the project titles "Companies with Commercial Crossplane Offerings" and which awards no tiers or certifications. Our entry describes VSHN as "a seasoned adopter of Crossplane in live environments". We maintain open-source Crossplane providers for Cloudscale and Exoscale. Crossplane is the infrastructure API layer that lets your developer platform provision databases, object storage, and other services on demand.

**Red Hat Premier CCSP.** VSHN holds Red Hat Premier Certified Cloud and Service Provider status: the top tier in Red Hat's partner program. This covers OpenShift, RHEL, and the broader Red Hat ecosystem. Platform builds that require OpenShift as the container runtime are fully supported. Managed OpenShift details: [managed-openshift.ch](https://www.managed-openshift.ch).

**Linux Foundation (OpenBao, OpenTofu).** OpenBao (secrets management, forked from HashiCorp Vault) and OpenTofu (infrastructure as code, forked from Terraform) are Linux Foundation projects. VSHN operates both as components of regulated developer platforms. Managed OpenBao details: [openbao.ch](https://www.openbao.ch).

## How we work with system integrators

System integrators often handle the consulting, architecture, and project delivery for a regulated customer, but the customer also needs someone to run the platform reliably after go-live. VSHN fills the operations layer.

**Why this works.** VSHN's revenue comes from operating the platform month to month, not from the architecture consulting or integration project you deliver. About 86% is that recurring operation, the rest support and change requests, so there's no incentive to reach for your project work.

**What the engagement looks like:**

- You handle architecture consulting, integration, and project management
- VSHN handles 24/7 platform operations, monitoring, incident response, and SLA
- Roles are agreed per engagement, not locked into a rigid structure
- Both parties can invoice the customer separately, or one party handles the full invoice

**Protected relationships.** Your customer stays your customer. VSHN does not approach your customers directly. Existing relationships are respected on both sides.

**What you can offer your clients with VSHN:**

- 24/7 platform operations without your client needing to hire a platform team
- Swiss data residency and Swiss operations for regulated environments
- ISO 27001, ISAE 3402, and compliance documentation for due diligence packages
- Verified partner status with GitLab, Red Hat, and Crossplane

## Become a partner

If you advise regulated organizations on their developer platform strategy and want a reliable operations partner for the run phase, let's talk.

[Book a partnership conversation](#contact)