Cloud & Edge

Abilian has built a robust foundation in cloud and edge computing orchestration technologies through its experience developing innovative solutions that leverage open-source platforms and diverse deployment technologies. With a strong background in enterprise software and cloud-native development, Abilian creates platforms and tools that enable organizations to manage distributed applications across varied infrastructures, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security.

Experience with Cloud and Edge Orchestration

Since its inception in 2012, Abilian has been at the forefront of cloud-native and edge computing technologies. Founded by Stefane Fermigier, a pioneer in open-source software with extensive experience in building scalable enterprise solutions (e.g., Nuxeo), Abilian continues to develop cutting-edge orchestration platforms. Over the years, Abilian has worked extensively with proprietary PaaS platforms like Heroku and Clever Cloud, as well as open-source alternatives like Dokku and Piku. Additionally, the team has gained similar experience with advanced orchestration platforms like SlapOS, Kubernetes, Nomad*, and Rancher, providing comprehensive expertise in both proprietary and open-source ecosystems.

These solutions, rooted in modular, open-source principles, address the needs of businesses seeking control over distributed systems and infrastructure, offering flexibility, ease of deployment, and robust security features.

Involvement in Research and Development

Abilian has a strong track record of involvement in collaborative research and development projects.

Hop3 and Nua

Abilian’s expertise in cloud and edge computing technologies is exemplified by its development of platforms like Nua, an open-source cloud platform launched in 2021. Nua is designed as a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solution that enables the deployment and management of containerized web applications across both bare-metal and virtualized environments. It simplifies lifecycle management by automating key processes, such as resource provisioning, user access control, monitoring, and backups.

Additionally, Abilian's orchestration expertise is reflected in Hop3, an open-source platform aimed at simplifying the deployment and management of distributed applications across cloud and edge environments. Hop3 prioritizes flexibility, security, and ease of use, empowering developers and small organizations to maintain full control of their IT infrastructure while avoiding vendor lock-in. This approach promotes digital sovereignty, making Hop3 an ideal solution for those who seek autonomy over their systems.

A key enhancement to Hop3 is its integration with Nix, a powerful package manager known for creating reproducible environments. This integration improves build-time flexibility and ensures reliable, consistent runtime performance. Supported under the NGI0 Commons initiative (Horizon Europe), Abilian plans to package 20 diverse and impactful open-source applications, showcasing Hop3's flexibility. Additionally, the platform will be augmented with new resilience and cybersecurity features, further strengthening its robustness in distributed environments.

SlapOS and HyperOpen X

Abilian has been actively involved in several cutting-edge research projects. One such project is *Hyper-Open X** (2022-2025), a collaborative initiative aimed at creating an open-source, cloud-edge convergent platform that integrates advanced orchestration mechanisms for hyper-distributed applications. This project demonstrates Abilian's leadership in advancing cloud-native and edge computing solutions while addressing key challenges such as system security, efficiency, and operational scalability.

Additionally, the integration of SlapOS as part of the HyperOpen X project expands Abilian's expertise in edge computing. By focusing on convergence between cloud and edge environments, Abilian explores new ways to manage distributed systems that require high levels of autonomy, scalability, and security.

Conclusion

Abilian’s extensive experience in cloud and edge computing orchestration has established the company as a leader in the open-source orchestration space. Through platforms like Nua, Hop3, and its active participation in advanced R&D initiatives such as Hyper-Open X and NGI0 Commons, Abilian consistently delivers robust, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to the complex demands of cloud and edge infrastructures. With the integration of Nix into Hop3 and a focus on resilience and cybersecurity, Abilian is committed to driving innovation while ensuring digital sovereignty and autonomy for organizations of all sizes.