Interstellar

Business continuity and control over data: Interstellar and Fundaments are a strong combination

Interstellar delivers IT services to organisations in sectors such as healthcare, construction and government. In many cases, this involves complete IT environments — from digital workplaces to security and data storage. Their clients do not want to coordinate with five different vendors; they are looking for one party that takes control and ensures everything simply works. “We keep it simple for them,” says Ronald Vehof, responsible for strategic contract management at Interstellar. “They want a single point of contact for their IT infrastructure. We take on that role, working with partners we know and trust. Each partner adds a specific area of expertise.”

For organisations in sectors such as healthcare and government, hosting within the Netherlands is often a strict requirement. Data sovereignty and certifications such as NEN 7510 and ISO 27001 are mission-critical. “That’s when Fundaments automatically comes into the picture.”

Not everything fits in the Public Cloud

More and more clients are moving their infrastructure from on-premises servers to the cloud. It may sound straightforward, but in practice it rarely is. “Especially in larger organisations, you often see a fragmented IT landscape,” Ronald explains. “Some systems run on-premises, others with SaaS providers, and others in environments like Azure. There are often legacy systems that cannot simply be migrated. What they need is a well-designed multi-cloud strategy. By combining Microsoft’s Public Cloud with Fundaments’ Private Cloud, Interstellar creates a hybrid solution that truly fits the client’s needs."

It helps that Fundaments’ services are fully integrated into Interstellar’s product catalogue. “Our architects and consultants know exactly what Fundaments delivers. We design the solution together and, when needed, approach the client jointly. We then bring everything together in a single management portal, so the client hardly notices that multiple systems are operating behind the scenes.”

Stable, secure and complete

The collaboration with Fundaments proves its value particularly in complex IT projects — for example, European healthcare tenders or municipal projects. “In those environments, hosting, certification and security requirements are strict. Think Tier 3 data centres, air-gapped backups or full disaster recovery setups. Fundaments’ sovereign Private Cloud also helps clients comply with regulations such as the GDPR and avoid exposure to legislation like the U.S. CLOUD Act.” Fundaments provides these critical components. Interstellar delivers the rest. Together, this results in one integrated solution: stable, secure and complete. The collaboration also delivers tangible efficiency gains — for both Interstellar and the client. “And for me personally?” Ronald adds. “It saves time and increases customer satisfaction. We don’t have to double-check or follow up. We know it’s taken care of.”

A flexible link within a broader ecosystem

For Interstellar, Fundaments is a trusted long-term partner — and at the same time an independent specialist. “They are a flexible link within the broader proposition we offer as Interstellar. At the same time, they operate independently, just like the other partners within our group. That autonomy keeps them sharp and focused on their own course.” Knowledge is shared, ideas are challenged and technical expertise is continuously strengthened. The result: maximum simplicity for the client, with a single point of contact for all technology — while everything is carefully orchestrated behind the scenes.