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Portainer.io and Sidero Labs Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver End-to-End Kubernetes Management Solution

Written by Portainer team | September 18, 2024

Portainer.io, a leader in container management solutions, and Sidero Labs, an innovator in bare-metal Kubernetes infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership to provide enterprises with a unified, end-to-end Kubernetes management solution. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in simplifying and streamlining Kubernetes management, making it more accessible and cost-effective for organizations of all sizes.

Under the terms of the partnership, Portainer.io and Sidero Labs will bundle and co-sell their respective products, creating a robust and comprehensive solution that combines the strengths of both companies’ offerings. By integrating Sidero Labs' cutting-edge bare-metal Kubernetes capabilities with Portainer.io’s intuitive container management platform, the partnership will empower enterprises to manage the entire Kubernetes lifecycle with unprecedented ease and efficiency.

“We are excited to partner with Sidero Labs to bring a powerful and easy-to-use Kubernetes management solution to the market,” said Neil Cresswell, CEO of Portainer.io. “This collaboration not only leverages the complementary strengths of our products but also opens the door for enterprises to adopt Kubernetes with confidence, regardless of their size or budget.”

The unified solution will offer a seamless integration experience, allowing customers to deploy and manage Kubernetes environments with a streamlined approach that reduces complexity and operational overhead. By bundling their products, Portainer.io and Sidero Labs aim to deliver a solution that simplifies the deployment, scaling, and management of Kubernetes clusters, enabling businesses to focus on innovation and growth.

The combination of Portainer and Sidero Labs also allows customers to effortlessly deploy and manage Kubernetes at scale. Customers can ship devices to edge locations, or power on servers in a data center, and automatically provision clusters and have applications deployed seamlessly, without requiring scarce Kubernetes engineers on staff.

“Our partnership with Portainer.io is a natural fit,” said Steve Francis, CEO of Sidero Labs. “Together, we are providing enterprises with the tools they need to harness the full potential of Kubernetes, from bare-metal infrastructure to container management, all within a single, cost-effective package.”

Key benefits to customers include:

  • Cost-Effective Kubernetes Management: The combined solution offers a more affordable option for managing Kubernetes environments, making enterprise-grade Kubernetes accessible to companies of all sizes.
  • Streamlined Operations: By integrating Sidero Labs’ bare-metal Kubernetes capabilities with Portainer.io’s platform, customers can enjoy a simplified and unified approach to managing Kubernetes across the entire lifecycle.
  • Enhanced Flexibility: The partnership enables enterprises to deploy Kubernetes environments that are tailored to their unique needs, whether on bare-metal infrastructure or within containerized environments.

This strategic partnership represents a significant advancement in the Kubernetes ecosystem, providing a powerful, end-to-end solution that meets the demands of modern enterprises.

For more information about the partnership and the unified Kubernetes management solution, visit www.portainer.io and https://www.siderolabs.com/.

About Portainer.io: Portainer.io is a leading provider of container management solutions, offering a user-friendly platform that simplifies the management of Docker and Kubernetes environments. Portainer.io is committed to making container management accessible and straightforward for organizations of all sizes.

About Sidero Labs: Sidero Labs is an innovator in bare-metal Kubernetes infrastructure, providing enterprises with the tools they need to deploy, manage, and scale Kubernetes on bare-metal environments. Sidero Labs is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to maximize the potential of their Kubernetes deployments.

 

Media Contact: Neil Cresswell, CEO, Portainer.io