FluidCloud, a startup, has introduced a new platform to simplify the process of moving applications between different cloud providers for companies. This platform allows businesses to copy and transfer their existing infrastructure from one cloud provider to another with just a few clicks, a task that typically takes months.
The FluidCloud Platform operates by analyzing a company’s current cloud configuration and transforming it into a reusable blueprint. This blueprint can then be utilized to quickly recreate the same setup on a different cloud provider. The tool supports essential elements like compute, networking, storage, access control, and security settings. Additionally, it helps teams monitor expenses and system modifications in their cloud environments.
Sharad Kumar, the CEO and co-founder of FluidCloud, emphasized the importance of granting businesses the freedom to select the best vendor for each workload. He stated, “We built FluidCloud to help teams move fast, build smart, and negotiate from a position of strength.”
The concept behind FluidCloud is addressing a common issue faced by many companies. While numerous organizations desire the flexibility to switch cloud providers, the process is often costly, time-consuming, and intricate. Moreover, successful migrations can result in a new reliance on tools from another provider, limiting flexibility and potentially leaving customers vulnerable during outages or price increases.
To address these challenges, FluidCloud developed a system of AI agents trained to scan and duplicate an entire cloud configuration, including virtual machines, databases, security rules, and load balancers, and replicate it on a new platform. Subsequently, the platform establishes a new CI/CD pipeline, enabling developers to run the same application on the new provider with minimal adjustments.
As highlighted in a report by SiliconANGLE, Kumar likened traditional cloud migrations to reconstructing a city while it remains operational. FluidCloud’s AI aims to automate this process by leveraging a programmatic mapping engine that supports multiple cloud providers and comprehends their core layers.
FluidCloud asserts that its platform can handle large-scale systems utilized by global applications with numerous microservices. According to Kumar, FluidCloud can duplicate these environments on providers like Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure, allowing teams to later decide whether to operate in multiple clouds or decommission the original setup.
In addition to simplifying migration, FluidCloud believes its tool empowers customers by increasing their bargaining power. If transitioning to a different cloud provider becomes as simple as clicking a button, companies are less likely to feel trapped, prompting cloud providers to offer more 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 long-standing issue that has impeded engineering teams. He remarked, “It shouldn’t necessitate a year of professional services.”
Vultr, a cloud provider, has expressed support for FluidCloud as a means to assist customers in transitioning from larger providers like AWS. Mirdul Swarup, developer advocate at Vultr, described FluidCloud as a game-changer for customers seeking cloud freedom and the flexibility to innovate on their chosen platforms.
While Kumar did not disclose the number of customers currently utilizing the platform, the company is positioning itself as a solution that offers businesses more choices in managing their infrastructure.
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