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The source code of our DNA.
We are UhuruTec. We are cloud infrastructure specialists with deep technical expertise and a commitment to building cloud platforms that help our clients and their businesses thrive in the future. Our team brings together over 30 years of experience in OpenStack, Kubernetes, and modern cloud technology. Despite our startup vibe, we have hands-on experience and a long track record of working with clients in the enterprise and KRITIS sectors. We believe in open source, technological independence, and solutions that liberate and empower businesses for the long term.
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UHURU
/u'hu:ru/ Swahili
Definition: Freedom and Independency.
Inspired by the Swahili word for freedom, yet rooted in the meaning of independence.
We wanted a name that conveys and embodies our vision: cloud infrastructure solutions that liberate, empower, and make businesses independent. Free from the constraints of licenses and subscriptions, independent of individual providers, and in full control of their own data. Our goal is to provide full control, true autonomy, and a technology stack that serves the user - not the other way around.
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The minds behind it.
Matthias and Jan share one vision: IT infrastructure must be as reliable as traditional foundations and as scalable as code.
BAREMETAL FREAK & CEO
Matthias Haag
designs cloud platforms from concept to technical implementation and guides customers through architecture and infrastructure decisions.
CEO & SYSTEM ARCHITECT
Jan Klippel
The systems' architect. Jan translates complex requirements into scalable architectures and keeps day-to-day operations on track.
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Track Record
Our timeline traces our journey of growth- as a company, as cloud-enthusiasts, and as a team. Each year marks a specific milestone, each year representing a key commitment we made as a company. Together, these event-log shows a dynamic chronicle of our company’s history. Every entry describes a decision, a learning experience, or a stage of development on the path to what UhuruTec is today. Our past shapes us. Our future motivates us.
init: 2007Q2
The Beginning of an Idea
The founding team is working together on a project for the first time and laying the foundation for UhuruTec AG.
vision:
Uhuru Is Born
The idea of an open cloud platform takes shape. The name, vision, and initial concepts for Uhuru are developed.
branch:
Together as a Team
The team and their joint project move to InterFace AG, where they continue to develop. The idea of a spin-off is born during this time.
prototype:
Initial Startup Idea
The first attempt at a spin-off begins. The idea is promising, but the market isn’t yet ready for open-source cloud.
rebase:
Focus on Independence
With a clear focus on open source, Kubernetes, and independence, the successful second attempt to found the company begins.
deploy: 01/07/2022
Founding of UhuruTec AG
UhuruTec AG is established as a spin-off of InterFace AG. The first 10 team members take the plunge with the goal of developing open-source cloud solutions.
launch:
First visit to CloudLand
The company’s first joint visit to CloudLand marks its official entry into the open-source cloud community.
Release: 07192024
uMetal, uStack, and uMatsu
With uMetal, uStack, and uMatsu, UhuruTec is releasing core platform components as open-source projects on GitLab for the first time.
Release: 09242024
uView Released
The cloud user interface uView is released as an open-source project, expanding the portfolio with a modern management interface.
move: 29112024
Move to New Office
The Uhuru team moves into its new office space in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, creating room for further growth.
scale: 03042025
More than 20 employees
In just under two years, UhuruTec grows to 20 employees and continues to expand its expertise in cloud and open source.
broadcast:
Podcast with ALASCA
Together with ALASCA, UhuruTec launches the open-source podcast OpenSnac. Together, they discuss topics related to OpenStack, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure technologies.
release: 11112025
uMon released
With uMon, UhuruTec expands its open-source portfolio to include a solution for monitoring, observability, and system supervision.
refresh:
Bilingual website
With a new website and modernized branding, UhuruTec presents itself with a fresh look and clear positioning for future customers.
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