Interoperability
Integrate Clever Cloud into your infrastructure without vendor lock-in
And you leave with your code and your data.
Key points
Our platform is designed to fit into complex environments without imposing any technical or commercial lock-in.
You remain free to choose your tools, infrastructure, and evolution path.
Proven cloud versatility in real-world scenarios
Several clients use Clever Cloud in hybrid architectures, deploying some application components on our platform while keeping others on existing infrastructures — whether on-premise, private cloud, or with trusted partners. This approach facilitates the isolation of critical environments, progressive integration into complex IT systems, and above all enhances overall resilience.
Thanks to this cloud versatility, teams can:
– Host frontend applications or specific services on Clever Cloud while maintaining their databases elsewhere;
– Take advantage of isolated environments to test, secure, or evolve certain components without impacting the entire IT system;
– Automate deployments using GitLab or Heptapod to streamline release cycles.
At Clever Cloud, this approach to controlled hybridization relies on an infrastructure that is distributed, redundant, and scalable by default, designed to ensure service continuity at every level.
Zero vendor lock-in, guaranteed reversibility
Clever Cloud is designed to avoid vendor lock-in. You can deploy your applications without depending on a closed format, runtime, or service. The infrastructure is based on open standards and well-documented components.
You are free to:
– Migrate your applications to another platform if needed;
– Keep full control over your entire stack;
– Decide how your architectures evolve, without being tied to a single provider.
For development and infrastructure teams
On the development side, Clever Cloud enables fast deployments via Git, API, CI/CD, or Terraform, with support for numerous frameworks. The environment remains stable, automated, and reproducible — without unnecessary manual configuration.
On the operations side, the platform provides comprehensive management tools:
– IAM with identity and application role management (RBAC by project or environment);
– Native observability (metrics, logs, dashboards, alerting);
– Advanced network isolation (air-gapped environments, VPC, ephemeral machines, etc.).
Compatible by nature, sovereign by design
Interoperability and sovereignty are not incompatible. Clever Cloud is a French company, operating within the European Union, and not subject to extraterritorial laws such as the FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act).
Our commitments:
– Strict compliance with the RGPD and protection of sensitive data;
– Conformity with ISO 27001 and HDS standards;
– Clear contractual and technical reversibility, with no surprises.
Are you looking to integrate Clever Cloud into your existing ecosystem?
Let’s talk or check out our developer documentation
FAQ
Interoperability, connectors, governance… what should you consider before getting started?
What is the difference between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud?
Hybrid cloud combines a cloud infrastructure (public or private) with internal resources (on-premise). Multi-cloud, on the other hand, involves using several cloud providers in parallel (for example Clever Cloud + OVHcloud + Cloud Temple). Clever Cloud can integrate into both approaches, depending on your organization’s technical or regulatory requirements.
Do I need to migrate all my applications to use Clever Cloud?
No. You can start by deploying a single isolated service (authentication, frontend, business tool…), without changing the rest of your infrastructure. Network connectors allow for progressive integration.
Is it possible to use Clever Cloud only for certain environments (e.g., staging)?
Yes. Many clients first deploy their test or development environments on Clever Cloud to validate scalability, governance, and portability.
Is Clever Cloud compatible with my existing clouds (OVHcloud, Scaleway, Outscale, etc.)?
Yes. Thanks to our network connectors (VPN, IPSec, WireGuard…), you can interconnect our services with existing infrastructures, whether public or private. In addition, we have partnerships with providers such as OVHcloud, Scaleway, and Cloud Temple, allowing deployments to run directly on their infrastructures.
Can I integrate my existing authentication system (SSO, LDAP, etc.)?
Yes. Clever Cloud natively supports OAuth2. For advanced needs such as enterprise SSO, LDAP, or SAML integration, Keycloak is available as an add-on from our marketplace.
How are sensitive environments isolated?
Our environments are segmented (VPC), with native support for air-gapped deployments. You can also configure ephemeral environments for critical or regulated use cases.
Can Clever Cloud be used alongside an on-premise infrastructure?
Yes. This is a common scenario: some critical components remain on-site, while others (API, authentication, frontend…) are deployed on Clever Cloud. Everything works together through our network connectors.
How is reversibility handled if I change providers?
You retain full access to your code and your data. Clever Cloud does not rely on any closed format. Migration is possible at any time, with no contractual lock-in or technical dependency.
Can Clever Cloud host a fully distributed IT system?
All applications deployed on Clever Cloud run on a distributed and scalable infrastructure. You can combine Clever Cloud with other environments to build distributed architectures adapted to your needs.
Which automation tools are compatible?
Clever Cloud works natively with Git, CLI (Clever Tools), REST API, and Terraform. For CI/CD, we recommend GitLab and Heptapod, but other tools can also be integrated via the API.
Can multiple environments be managed per project?
Yes. It is possible to create distinct environments (dev, staging, prod…) for a single application, each with its own resources, network settings, and security rules.
What does a typical production release look like?
Deployments are automated once a Git push, an API call, or a CI/CD pipeline is validated. You can monitor the status of your applications in real time thanks to built-in observability, configure custom alerts, and leverage automatic scaling to handle variations in workload.
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