{"id":19781,"date":"2026-01-14T15:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/?page_id=19781"},"modified":"2026-05-27T17:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:04:24","slug":"cloud-consulting-for-smes-cloudflex-consulting-ssc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/en\/our-portfolio\/products-services\/cloud-consulting-for-smes-cloudflex-consulting-ssc\/","title":{"rendered":"CloudFlex Consulting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-text-on-image block-text-on-image block-text-on-image-size-default block-text-on-image-text-left block-text-on-image-text-color-white block-text-on-image-content-grid\"><div class=\"block-text-on-image-container\"><div class=\"block-text-on-image-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block-text-on-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Banner_CloudFlex-Consulting_2_955x180px.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"block-text-on-image-content-container\"><div class=\"block-text-on-image-content-container-inner\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The right cloud strategy. For your business.<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-334054c079cadf0efcec9beef53bcfbc\">Maximise your IT performance with the right platform: on-premises, cloud-based, or a powerful hybrid solution.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every application belongs in the cloud, and not every cloud is right for every application. We will objectively analyse your existing IT infrastructure and develop a technically sound, economically viable and future-proof strategy. You can choose whether to work on-premises, in the cloud or with a hybrid solution \u2013 you always remain in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloud, on-premises or hybrid? It&#8217;s a question that many companies underestimate.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many medium-sized companies find that cloud models and existing infrastructures do not interact as planned, which has consequences for control, costs and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-columns-1-1 ssc-columns-1-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-columns-1-1 ssc-columns-1-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Kosten.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Kosten.png 955w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Kosten-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Kosten-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The expected cloud savings often fail to materialise due to complex pricing models, oversized resource provisioning and a lack of control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SWAN_Sicher-und-nachvollziehbar.png\" alt=\"Icon Sicherheit - Schild mit H\u00e4kchen f\u00fcr sicheren und nachvollziehbaren Datenaustausch\" class=\"wp-image-18267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SWAN_Sicher-und-nachvollziehbar.png 955w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SWAN_Sicher-und-nachvollziehbar-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SWAN_Sicher-und-nachvollziehbar-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Data protection, compliance (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001) and data sovereignty (see the US Cloud Act) are particularly difficult to implement with non-European cloud providers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-columns-1-1 ssc-columns-1-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Cloud.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Cloud.png 955w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Cloud-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Cloud-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Applications may perform poorly or suffer from latency issues, which has a direct impact on business processes and user satisfaction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Ziel.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Ziel.png 955w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Ziel-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Cloudflex_Piktogramm_Ziel-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">There is a lack of an overarching IT strategy that balances architecture, operations and cost-effectiveness whilst meeting security requirements such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsi.bund.de\/EN\/Das-BSI\/Auftrag\/Gesetze-und-Verordungen\/NIS-Richtlinie\/nis-richtlinie_node.html\">NIS2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-columns-1-1 ssc-columns-1-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ask yourself these questions too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is our cloud infrastructure costing us more than it\u2019s worth?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does the US Cloud Act affect our data security?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can we meet sensitive compliance requirements?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do we have control over our data and systems?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will our IT architecture still be viable in five years&#8217; time?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>CloudFlex Consulting<\/strong>, you will receive clear answers and an actionable roadmap.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SSC-Services_GmbH_KeyVisual_CloudFlex-Consulting_955x640px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17259\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SSC-Services_GmbH_KeyVisual_CloudFlex-Consulting_955x640px.png 955w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SSC-Services_GmbH_KeyVisual_CloudFlex-Consulting_955x640px-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SSC-Services_GmbH_KeyVisual_CloudFlex-Consulting_955x640px-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fdb8efbd79e6e14befdf748b2794269\">Our Solution: CloudFlex Consulting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CloudFlex is not an off-the-shelf product, but rather a consultancy and implementation concept with a clear approach. We don&#8217;t believe that everything automatically belongs in the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many consultancy firms rely on standardised cloud strategies, we objectively analyse whether the cloud is actually the most suitable solution for your applications and requirements. Often, a hybrid approach \u2014 combining cloud and on-premises infrastructure \u2014 is significantly more efficient. If your applications are already in the cloud, we can help you migrate to a European cloud, as well as assist with cloud repatriation, which involves the targeted return of workloads to a local data centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-tabs ssc-tabs\"><div class=\"ssc-tabs-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-tabs-element ssc-tabs-element\"><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-header\">Strategy consulting<\/div><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-content\"><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-content-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analysis of existing IT infrastructure and applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment of current cloud usage in terms of performance, operating costs, compliance requirements, vendor lock-in and digital sovereignty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of a bespoke IT architecture strategy (on-premises, cloud or hybrid).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-tabs-element ssc-tabs-element\"><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-header\">Planning &amp; Migration <\/div><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-content\"><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-content-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creation of a detailed migration and implementation plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support with adapting\/developing applications for the target strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execution of the migration by experienced specialists using agile methodologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless integration into existing processes and systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-tabs-element ssc-tabs-element\"><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-header\">Optimisation &amp; Support<\/div><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-content\"><div class=\"ssc-tabs-element-content-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support during day-to-day operations, e.g. cost optimisation, capacity management, and automation of critical processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular review cycles with specific recommendations for improving efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-text-on-image block-text-on-image block-text-on-image-size-based-on-text block-text-on-image-text-center block-text-on-image-text-color-white block-text-on-image-content-grid\"><div class=\"block-text-on-image-container\"><div class=\"block-text-on-image-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block-text-on-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Banner_Beratungsgespraech.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"block-text-on-image-content-container\"><div class=\"block-text-on-image-content-container-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29c61ff58f47771be20e52fba28c707a\">Rethink the Cloud!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">CloudFlex instead of cloud-only: The right answer is not usually an either\/or situation, but rather the targeted use of cloud and on-premises solutions as part of a well-thought-out hybrid strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#Kontaktformular\" style=\"border-radius:15px\">Arrange a free introductory meeting<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits of CloudFlex Consulting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opting for CloudFlex Consulting is a strategic step towards greater control, cost-effectiveness, and the future-proofing of your IT. Rather than being guided by short-term trends, you can collaborate with us to establish a robust foundation for sustained growth and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tailor-made strategies instead of standard solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction in licence and operating costs through the targeted use of resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilising existing potential (e.g. data centre, hardware) before making new investments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher performance through needs-based system selection (e.g. on-premises for low latency).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GDPR-compliant data processing and data sovereignty, even with hybrid architectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of vendor lock-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater transparency through clear architectural and operational concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future-proofing through scalable IT structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher user satisfaction through stable, high-performance systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s work together to find the right solution for your business! We will support you throughout the process, from the initial analysis to successful operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us today for an initial, no-obligation consultation and together we can find new ways forward for your IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Kontaktformular\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f18772-o1\" lang=\"de-DE\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"18772\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19781#wpcf7-f18772-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Kontaktformular\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"18772\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"de_DE\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f18772-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Get in touch with us!\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><br \/>\n<span>Send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible.<\/span><br \/>\n<span>We look forward to hearing from you.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- First block: input fields -->\n<div class=\"row text-center\">\n <!-- First column -->\n\t<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n <!-- Full name field -->\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-1\">\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"fullname\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"first name and surname\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n <!-- Email field -->\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-1\">\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email address\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n <!-- Object text -->\n\t\t<div class=\"last-text-form-no-margin\">\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"object\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Subject\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"object\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n <!-- Second column -->\n\t<div class=\"col-md-6 message-column-h100\">\n <!-- Message area. 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Rather than thinking in terms of tools, we think in terms of solutions, and we consistently challenge standard approaches if they are not suitable for your situation. What sets us apart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-columns-1-1-1 ssc-colum-test ssc-columns-1-1-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Independent consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a German company, we provide impartial advice \u2013 free from commission-based models with hyperscalers and with a deep understanding of the regulatory requirements of the German market. Whether you\u2019re reorienting or further developing your existing IT landscape, the important thing is finding a solution that truly suits you: one that is technically sound, economically viable and future-proof.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holistic approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We view your IT landscape in the context of your wider business. For us, infrastructure, applications, processes and organisation are all interconnected. That is why we support our clients during the design phase and, upon request, during implementation and operation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Years of experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our expertise is based on projects in complex IT environments, including those of large corporations. At the same time, we understand the needs of medium-sized enterprises and use our experience with large corporations to provide pragmatic, scalable solutions for the SME sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IONOS Cloud partnership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our partnership, IONOS and SSC combine the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-columns-1-2 ssc-columns-1-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-image ssc-image\"><div class=\"ssc-image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"640\" class=\"ssc-image-image wp-image-20537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Digitale_Souveraenitaet_IONOS-Partnerschaft_weiss_955x640px-1.jpg\" alt=\"IONOS Partnerschaft Logo Cloud-Infrastruktur SSC-Partner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Digitale_Souveraenitaet_IONOS-Partnerschaft_weiss_955x640px-1.jpg 955w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Digitale_Souveraenitaet_IONOS-Partnerschaft_weiss_955x640px-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Digitale_Souveraenitaet_IONOS-Partnerschaft_weiss_955x640px-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-column ssc-column\"><div class=\"ssc-column-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IONOS provides robust, GDPR-compliant cloud infrastructure based in Germany, while SSC offers tailored advice and suitable products to help businesses and organisations make the most of it and strengthen their digital sovereignty in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an IONOS partner, SSC provides customised consultancy, implementation and support services for solutions based on the IONOS CLOUD. We receive personalised support from IONOS when implementing our projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ about CloudFlex Consulting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-accordion ssc-accordion\"><div class=\"ssc-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-accordion-element ssc-accordion-element\"><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-header\">What is cloud repatriation?<\/div><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-content\"><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-content-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloud repatriation involves the deliberate transfer of workloads and applications from a public cloud to an on-premises data centre or private cloud. 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This poses a serious compliance risk for German companies that store sensitive data (e.g. customer data, intellectual property and personnel files).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-accordion-element ssc-accordion-element\"><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-header\">In which scenarios is a hybrid cloud a good option?<\/div><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-content\"><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-content-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hybrid cloud combines an on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services. Examples of public cloud services include Hetzner and AWS. This setup is particularly useful when different workloads have different requirements, such as high performance and low latency for critical applications and flexible scaling for less sensitive processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-accordion-element ssc-accordion-element\"><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-header\">What does a CloudFlex consultation involve?<\/div><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-content\"><div class=\"ssc-accordion-element-content-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process follows a clearly structured sequence: needs analysis \u2192 concept &amp; proposal \u2192 contract award \u2192 agile implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on our experience, the project duration is typically between 3 and 12 months, depending on the scope.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-tile-teaser ssc-tile-teaser-container\"><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-tile-teaser-element ssc-tile-teaser\"><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-inner\"><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SSC-Services_GmbH_Application_Lifecycle_Management_and_infrastructure_Solutions_Header.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-content-container\"><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-content-initial\">Comprehensive application support with ALMIS<\/div><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-content-hover\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Lifecycle Management and Infrastructure Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comprehensive support for your applications and a robust IT infrastructure are key to the successful management of your software applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-green-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c7c7775b172688803b02d8b41508bd0 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/en\/our-portfolio\/business-areas\/application-lifecycle-management-and-infrastructure-solutions\/\">\u00bb more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nxb-blocks-tile-teaser-element ssc-tile-teaser\"><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-inner\"><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SSC-Services_GmbH_KeyVisual_KI-Box_955x640px.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-content-container\"><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-content-initial\">Using AI &#8211; locally and securely.<\/div><div class=\"ssc-tile-teaser-content-hover\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KI-BOX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integrate artificial intelligence into your business securely, efficiently and flexibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-green-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a4f4bc3efaddb5fd23a04aea4b5573d wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssc-services.de\/en\/our-portfolio\/products-services\/ai-box\/\">\u00bb more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maximise your IT performance with the right platform: on-premises, cloud-based, or a powerful hybrid solution. 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