ShapeBlue

13/10/2026

Open source thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing and the people who contribute to its development.

Our Community Lead, Daan Hoogland, joins the Apache community at Community Over Code in Glasgow, connecting with fellow contributors, developers and open-source enthusiasts.

As a long-standing Apache CloudStack contributor and active member of the Apache Software Foundation community, Daan continues to play an important role in bringing people together, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the growth of open-source projects.

Events like Community Over Code are a great opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen community connections and explore what's next for open-source technology.

It's great to see ShapeBlue represented in these conversations!

12/10/2026

Most virtualisation platforms help you manage infrastructure. Apache CloudStack helps you operate a cloud.
Built for service providers and enterprise-scale environments, CloudStack provides the capabilities needed to deliver Infrastructure-as-a-Service, including multi-tenancy, API-driven automation, usage metering, and support for multiple hypervisors.

As one of the longest-standing contributors to the Apache CloudStack ecosystem, ShapeBlue provides the vendor wrapper that enterprises and service providers expect around an open-source platform: enterprise support, consulting, training, cloud architecture expertise, and strategic guidance throughout the cloud lifecycle.

Open source gives you freedom. ShapeBlue gives you confidence in it!

https://www.shapeblue.com/get-in-touch/

08/10/2026

One year until VMware vSphere 8 support ends. Is your infrastructure ready for what comes next?

On October 11th, 2027, VMware vSphere 8 and ESXi 8 will reach the end of general support. For organisations still relying on VMware, the time to evaluate alternatives and plan their next steps is now.

Upgrading to VMware Cloud Foundation 9 is one option, but rising licensing costs, subscription requirements, and long-term vendor dependency are prompting many organisations to explore alternatives.

Apache CloudStack offers an open-source alternative, enabling organisations to manage VMware and KVM environments side by side while gradually migrating workloads.

Combined with ShapeBlue Migrate, organisations can take a structured approach to migration, from infrastructure discovery and workload planning to warm migrations and scheduled cutovers.

In our latest blog, we explore what the October 2027 deadline means, the alternatives available and how to build a realistic VMware exit strategy without disrupting business operations.

Read the full article and start planning your next steps:

VMware vSphere 8 and ESXi 8 reach end of general support on 11 October 2027. After that date, Broadcom stops shipping patches, bug fixes and security updates for them. If your production estate still runs on vSphere 8, you have twelve months to decide where it goes next, and for most infrastructure....

07/10/2026

Building and operating cloud infrastructure in regulated sectors requires more than performance. It demands compliance, security and cryptographic assurance across the entire stack.

This blog explores how Apache CloudStack can be deployed as a compliant IaaS platform for government, finance, healthcare and other regulated environments, aligning with standards such as FIPS and NIST while enforcing validated encryption across every layer of the cloud.

Discover how to build a secure, compliant and sovereign-ready IaaS foundation with CloudStack!
https://www.shapeblue.com/building-a-compliant-iaas-with-apache-cloudstack/

05/10/2026

ShapeBlue’s Boris Stoyanov, Director of Engineering, is heading to Community Over Code Glasgow 2026, where he’ll take the stage for two Apache CloudStack sessions.

Boris will share his experience across two important areas for modern cloud infrastructure:

How Scalable Is CloudStack? – exploring CloudStack at scale and the considerations that come with growing cloud environments.

Orchestrating GPU with Apache CloudStack – looking at GPU orchestration and how CloudStack can support infrastructure for GPU-intensive workloads.

Community Over Code is a great opportunity to connect with contributors and users from across the Apache ecosystem, exchange practical knowledge and explore how open-source technologies are evolving.

If you’re attending in Glasgow, join Boris and the wider ShapeBlue team at the Apache CloudStack track.

Register now: https://communityovercode.apache.org/events/glasgow-2026/register

01/10/2026

Delivering Apache CloudStack solutions often requires expertise across professional services, technology integration and local customer delivery.

ShapeBlue works with solution providers, system integrators, MSPs and technology partners across the CloudStack ecosystem. Its partner programme provides access to enablement resources that help organisations incorporate ShapeBlue’s CloudStack expertise and services into their own customer offerings.

For businesses looking to expand their open-source cloud capabilities, the partnership provides a structured route for working with ShapeBlue’s team.

Become a ShapeBlue Partner: https://www.shapeblue.com/partners/

30/09/2026

Our CEO, Giles Sirett, will be speaking at Community Over Code in Glasgow, bringing Apache CloudStack to the wider Apache community.

In his session, “Introduction to Apache CloudStack”, Giles will introduce the open-source IaaS platform, explore what it enables organisations to build and manage, and share insights into the project and the community behind it.

Heading to Glasgow? Join Giles’ session and meet the ShapeBlue team at Community Over Code. https://communityovercode.apache.org/events/glasgow-2026/register

28/09/2026

Migrating from VMware to Apache CloudStack involves much more than simply moving virtual machines. Discovery, resource mapping, workload dependencies, migration planning and cutover all need to be carefully coordinated.

In our latest demo, we show how ShapeBlue Migrate brings the complete migration process into a single, structured workflow across five key stages: Discover, Map Resources, Plan, Migrate and Observe.

See how to connect VMware and CloudStack environments, map networks and storage, identify potential migration issues, organise workloads into application groups and migration waves, and then follow migrations through cutover with live progress, logs and operational history.

If you’re evaluating or planning a VMware-to-Apache CloudStack migration, watch the full demo to see the process in action.

See how ShapeBlue Migrate simplifies and orchestrates VMware to Apa...

25/09/2026

A CloudStack PoC should go beyond basic deployment.

Our PoC Evaluation Checklist helps technical teams validate core capabilities, integration flexibility, and operational readiness across all key areas, including compute, networking, storage, and monitoring.

Designed for architects and platform engineers looking to make a confident, criteria-driven decision.

Download the checklist!
https://www.shapeblue.com/apache-cloudstack-poc-evaluation-checklist/

24/09/2026

What does a remote-first cloud company really look like behind the scenes?

Our Inside ShapeBlue YouTube series introduces the people behind the work, sharing their perspectives, experiences, and the role they play in shaping the future of cloud technology.

From engineering to arhictecture and marketing, it’s a closer look at the team and the work they do every day.

Explore the playlist!

The Inside ShapeBlue series introduces you to our team, giving you exclusive insights into the people shaping the future of cloud technology.