A few years ago, Fundaments achieved Cloud Verified status: the coveted quality seal from VMware. But true to our motto, ‘Go Beyond, Be The Best,’ Fundaments has further strengthened its quality. In June of this year, we were rewarded for this effort and became the first in the Netherlands to achieve VMware Sovereign Cloud status. But what exactly do these two statuses mean for Fundaments and the users of the Fundaments Cloud? I would like to walk you through the value of these recognitions.
As one of the first organizations in the Netherlands, Fundaments was awarded ‘Cloud Verified’ status by VMware several years ago. To me, this status represents competence. We all know how it works: you pass an exam, get a certificate, and receive recognition that you possess a certain skill. That is a great start, of course, but turning that skill into competence is where the real value lies—by applying it as much as possible, developing it further, and refining it.
And that is exactly what we have done at Fundaments. We got to work with a clear focus based on our vision for the Cloud. Every aspect of our Cloud services has been tested, studied, and refined over years of operational processes into a well-oiled (Cloud) machine. We achieved this with a driven team of engineers who all started by earning certifications for their skills. From there, they were challenged to put those skills into practice: by improving processes for installing Cloud software, automating configuration updates, and enhancing monitoring to ensure predictable Cloud resource usage. Throughout this journey of extensive learning—beyond just performing the skills—we reached our goal: full control over the Fundaments Cloud. With our Cloud Verified competence, I can confidently say that we have complete mastery of our Cloud from A to Z.
The Sovereign Cloud recognition added in June has further strengthened this control and added extra value. Fundaments’ Cloud operations are fully secured within a Dutch Cloud, where all processes and technology are under the complete management of Fundaments. This allows us to ensure that quality throughout the entire chain is free from any dependencies that could compromise it. Whether it concerns access to the physical infrastructure or adjusting processes for configurations, everything is fully controlled by Fundaments. This level of sovereignty provides predictability, enables customization, and delivers the best solution for our users. That is what it’s all about for me: being able to offer the best solution for all our customers and ensuring we can fulfill their Cloud competence needs.
Curious about how we do it? I’d love to tell you all about it! Send me an email, a LinkedIn message, or come by for a cup of coffee.
