
VSHN – The DevOps Company
VSHN (pronounced ˈvɪʒn like “vision”) is Switzerlands leading DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift, Rancher and 24/7 cloud operations partner.
VSHN was founded with the intention to fundamentally shake up the hosting market. As a lean startup, we have focused on operating IT platforms through automation, agility and a continuous improvement process. Completely location-independent and without our own hardware, we operate extensive applications according to the DevOps principle agilely and 24/7 on every infrastructure, so that software developers can concentrate on their business and IT operations are relieved.
VSHN is the link between business, software development and IT operations.
VSHN supports software developers in making applications automatically testable, deployable and scalable and operating them on any infrastructure. In addition to close and agile cooperation and consulting, we also take over responsibility for the stability of our services, including 24/7 support.
Facts & Figures
With currently 42 employees (“VSHNeers”) we support >1’500 servers in different clouds and on-premises for more than >350 different partners and monitor more than >88’000 services.
Open Source and giving back
We believe in openness and sharing know-how, experience and code (Open Source). We use open source software wherever possible, but also give our own developments back to the community. Have a look at our Github profile: https://github.com/vshn or K8up – our Kubernetes Backup Operator.
Engagement and memberships
We support organizations such as the Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation and initiatives like Powercoders – our Bashar, for example, is a fugitive and we were able to offer him a permanent position at VSHN through the Powercoders program and an initial internship. More about it on Engagement & Memberships.
Transparency and confidentiality
We are convinced that transparency and certified processes improve data security and confidentiality. We are ISO27001 certified and work according to the strict FINMA guidelines to ensure the security and confidentiality of client data at all times.
The company VSHN
VSHN was founded in 2014 as a Swiss AG (“Aktiengesellschaft”) and as an owner-managed company we are exclusively committed to our customers. The shares are 100% owned by the VSHNeers.
Awards & Recognition
VSHN won Gold at the Digital Economy Award 2019, we are in the Top 10 of the fastest growing ICT companies in Switzerland for the second time in a row, we are the first Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP) in Switzerland, Red Hat Advanced CCSP Partner and we were awarded the Rising Star Switzerland 2019 in the ISG Provider Lens. VSHN is ISO27001 certified and we work according to the strict FINMA guidelines.
The Team
Our employees (“VSHNeers”) at Zurich Central Station are the most experienced specialists in development and operations and experts in innovative container technology.
APPUiO – Swiss Container Platform
With APPUiO.ch we have created a Swiss container platform based on Red Hat OpenShift or Rancher on which we can offer Managed Services as a PaaS solution (Platform-as-a-Service) on any infrastructure: public, dedicated, private and on-premises.
Jobs
Do you also want to become a VSHNeer and be at the forefront of IT? Then have a look at our job site, we are always looking for good people.
What can we do for you?
Take a look at our services and learn more about how we can support you.
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VSHNeers introduce themselves

Bruce Mathers
Chairman of the Board

Jennifer Maag
Member of the Board

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