Features and benefits

STACKIT Edge Cloud (STEC) is a cloud-based SaaS platform designed to simplify and streamline the management of Kubernetes clusters across distributed edge environments. Tailored for modern enterprises operating in edge-heavy industries such as retail, logistics, and manufacturing, Edge Cloud empowers organizations to manage the full lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters running in remote locations like supermarket back offices, warehouses, factories, and more.

Features

• Centralized management: Gain complete visibility and control over all Kubernetes clusters, no matter how geographically distributed your edge locations are.
• Lifecycle automation: From deployment and scaling to updates and decommissioning, Edge Cloud automates every stage of your Kubernetes lifecycle, saving time and reducing complexity.
• Edge-optimized performance: Built specifically for edge environments, the platform ensures low-latency operations, even in locations with limited bandwidth or intermittent connectivity.
• Simplified deployment: Deploy Kubernetes clusters at scale with a few clicks or automate deployments with the Kubernetes-based API.
• Security at the edge: Integrated security features protect your edge clusters, with automated patch management, role-based access control, and end-to-end data encryption.
• Seamless integration: Deploy Edge Cloud clusters to your existing cloud and on-premise infrastructure, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud strategies effortlessly.

Benefits

• Scalability without complexity: Manage thousands of clusters across diverse locations without increasing operational overhead.
• Reduced operational costs: Optimize resource usage with automated scaling and intelligent workload distribution.
• Increased uptime: Proactively prevent outages with advanced monitoring and self-healing capabilities.
• Faster time-to-market: Accelerate application deployment in edge locations to stay ahead in competitive industries.
• Compliance made easy: Ensure compliance with industry standards through audit-ready logs and robust data protection features.

Unmatched security

Security is at the heart of Edge Cloud. The platform is built on Talos, a purpose-built Linux operating system designed specifically for Kubernetes environments. Talos minimizes the operating system’s footprint on target devices, reducing the attack surface and providing robust, inherent security. With no unnecessary components or services running, Talos ensures that only the essential elements for managing Kubernetes are present, creating a highly secure and lightweight foundation.

Additionally, all communication between Edge Cloud and the managed edge devices is push-based through secure HTTPS channels. This approach eliminates the need for inbound connectivity, making it ideal for deployment in locked-down environments with strict firewall and network policies. By simplifying the network configuration and reducing exposure to external threats, Edge Cloud delivers a secure and seamless management experience that enterprises can trust for their most sensitive and critical edge operations.

First steps

If you want to start using STACKIT Edge Cloud please refer to the pages in the “Getting started” section.