A startup named FluidCloud is revolutionizing the way companies transfer their applications between cloud providers. Their cutting-edge platform streamlines the process of copying and moving infrastructure from one cloud service to another, a task that traditionally takes months, into just a few clicks.
The FluidCloud Platform scans a company’s existing cloud setup and transforms it into a reusable blueprint. This blueprint enables businesses to swiftly rebuild the same setup on a different cloud provider. The tool supports essential elements like compute, networking, storage, access control, and security settings. It also assists teams in monitoring costs and system changes within their cloud environments.
FluidCloud’s CEO and co-founder, Sharad Kumar, emphasized the importance of giving businesses the freedom to select the best vendor for each workload. The platform was developed to empower teams to move quickly, make informed decisions, and negotiate effectively.
FluidCloud addresses a common issue faced by many companies seeking the flexibility to switch cloud providers but encountering challenges due to the high costs, slow process, and complexity involved. Even successful migrations often result in a new reliance on the tools of another provider, limiting flexibility and potentially leaving customers vulnerable during outages or price hikes.
To tackle this problem, FluidCloud has created a system of AI agents trained to scan and duplicate an entire cloud setup, including virtual machines, databases, security rules, and load balancers, onto a new platform. Once completed, the platform establishes a new CI/CD pipeline, enabling developers to run the same application on the new provider with minimal adjustments.
Kumar, as mentioned in a report by SiliconANGLE, likened traditional cloud migrations to rebuilding a city while it remains operational. FluidCloud’s AI aims to automate this process by utilizing a programmatic mapping engine that supports various cloud providers and comprehends the fundamental layers of each.
The company asserts that its platform is designed to manage large-scale systems commonly utilized by global applications with numerous microservices. FluidCloud can replicate these environments on providers like Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure, allowing teams to decide later whether they want to operate in multiple clouds or decommission the original setup.
Besides simplifying migration, FluidCloud believes their tool gives customers leverage in negotiations. By making the transition to another cloud provider as simple as clicking a button, companies are less likely to feel trapped, encouraging cloud providers to offer competitive deals to retain their business.
Recently, FluidCloud secured $8.1 million in seed funding from Unusual Ventures. John Vrionis, the firm’s managing partner, commended the platform for resolving a longstanding issue that has hindered engineering teams. He emphasized that this process should not necessitate a year of professional services.
One of the early supporters of FluidCloud is cloud provider Vultr, which views the platform as a means to assist customers in migrating from larger providers like AWS. Mirdul Swarup, developer advocate at Vultr, described it as a game-changer for customers valuing cloud freedom and desiring the flexibility to innovate on their chosen platforms.
While Kumar did not disclose the exact number of customers using the platform, the company positions itself as a solution that provides businesses with more choices in managing their infrastructure.
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