Strategic Technology Leadership for Your Infrastructure & Application Modernization
We eliminate implementation risk while ensuring your infrastructure and application modernization succeeds. Our proven methodology combines strategic guidance with deep technical execution, delivering results you can count on.
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Why Infrastructure & Application Modernization Projects Fail
Most organizations struggle with modernization not because of technology, but because of lack of strategic technology leadership spanning both vision and execution.

Common Failure Points
- Lack of strategic technology leadership
- Fragmented vendor relationships
- Technical implementation without business context
- No end-to-end accountability for outcomes
- Insufficient team enablement and knowledge transfer

The Solution
- Strategic guidance spanning vision through execution
- Single partner accountability for complete outcomes
- Proven methodology with predictable results
- Business-focused approach with technical depth
- Complete team enablement for lasting success
The Shadow-Soft Difference
Unlike firms that provide either strategy OR implementation, we provide strategic technology leadership that spans both, with full accountability for your transformation success.
Technical Leadership
Our leadership team will partner with you to make your vision a reality, providing strategic advice every step of your journey.
Technical Excellence
We maintain deep technical expertise through our team of certified professionals, including Kubernetes Administrators (CKA), Red Hat OpenShift Specialists, and cloud-platform certified architects who continuously upgrade their skills.
End-to-End Delivery Model
From assessment to implementation to team enablement, we provide comprehensive services that ensure successful outcomes at every stage.

Our Proven 3-Step Methodology
17+ years of successful transformations have proven this approach eliminates risk and ensures lasting success.
1. Strategic Assessment & Planning
- Clear evaluation of your current technical landscape
- Modernization roadmap with business outcomes
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Prioritized recommendations with concrete next steps
2. Expert Implementation & Deployment
- Production-ready platform with standardized configuration
- Integrated security and compliance controls
- Continuous risk monitoring and mitigation
- Comprehensive technical documentation
3. Team Enablement & Success
- Hands-on training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer
- Documented operational procedures and best practices
- Self-service capabilities for ongoing management
- Long-term partnership and strategic guidance
Our Expertise Areas
For over 17 years, Shadow-Soft has been helping organizations transform with modern technologies and practices.
Technology Services
- Red Hat OpenShift
- OpenShift Virtualization
- Kubernetes
- Red Hat Ansible
- Dynatrace
- Icinga
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Red Hat OpenShift
Modernize your application platform with our OpenShift services, built on experience from enterprise implementations. We guide organizations from initial assessment through production deployment and team enablement, ensuring successful adoption of OpenShift.
Our services include:
- OpenShift Platform Readiness Assessment (4 weeks)
- OpenShift Platform Health Check (6 weeks)
- OpenShift Platform Deployment (12 weeks)
- OpenShift Platform Enablement (8-12 weeks)
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OpenShift Virtualization
Accelerate your journey from VMware to cloud-native infrastructure with our specialized OpenShift Virtualization services. We help organizations transition VMware workloads to OpenShift while minimizing risk and maximizing return on investment.
Our VMware to OpenShift Virtualization services include:
- Virtualization Migration Assessment (4 weeks)
- OpenShift Virtualization Deployment (8 weeks)
- OpenShift Virtualization Enablement (4 weeks)
- VM Migration Services (8+ weeks)
Each service is designed to work independently or as part of an end-to-end VMware migration journey, with clear outcomes and deliverables based on established enterprise migration patterns.
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Kubernetes
Navigate your container orchestration journey with our Kubernetes services, built on experience from enterprise implementations.
We guide organizations from initial assessment through production deployment and team enablement, ensuring successful adoption of cloud-native Kubernetes platforms.
Our service portfolio includes:
- Kubernetes Platform Readiness Assessment (4 weeks)
- Kubernetes Platform Deployment (12 weeks)
- Kubernetes Platform Enablement (8-12 weeks)
Available across major distributions:
- Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
- Azure AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
- Google GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)
- Red Hat OpenShift
- Rancher
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Red Hat Ansible
Confidently adopt automation with our Red Hat Ansible services, built on experience from enterprise implementations. We guide organizations from initial assessment through production deployment and team enablement, ensuring successful implementation of enterprise-wide automation at scale.
Our services include:
- Software Automation Assessment (4 weeks)
- Ansible Automation Platform Deployment (12 weeks)
- Ansible Automation Platform Enablement (8-12 weeks)
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Dynatrace
Unlock your observability capabilities with our Dynatrace services, built on experience from enterprise implementations.
We guide organizations from initial assessment through production deployment and team enablement, ensuring successful implementation of full-stack observability at scale.
Our services include:
- Dynatrace Readiness Assessment (6 weeks)
- Dynatrace Platform Deployment (12 weeks)
- Dynatrace Platform Enablement (8-12 weeks)
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Icinga
Our Icinga specialists deliver scalable, enterprise-grade monitoring solutions with access to validated architectures, automation scripts, and certified integrations that enable faster deployment with reduced risk.
Our support includes regular architectural assessments, expert assistance within your timezone, and direct collaboration with Icinga community developers Shadow-SoftShadow-Soft to ensure your monitoring solution continuously evolves with your business requirements.
Who We Serve
We serve as the technology leadership partner for mid-to-large enterprises who need strategic guidance and proven expertise to navigate complex transformations.
Large Enterprise with Hundreds of Locations Modernizes Infrastructure and Applications with Red Hat OpenShift
Large enterprise modernizes infrastructure and applications with Red Hat OpenShift, improving scalability, efficiency, and development speed for better performance and profitability.
"Legacy processes were holding us back. We needed to improve efficiency to scale our business without increasing headcount. Shadow-Soft, a recognized leader in IT Automation, helped us implement best practices and state-of-the-art solutions."
Brian CarothersCIO at Proforma
Strategic Partnerships

Premier Business Partner for 17+ Years
- 2x Specializations in Container Management and Automation
- Part of the Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator Program
- 200+ Implementations
- 20+ Certifications

Premier Partner
- 15+ Implementations
- 10+ Certifications

"Shadow-Soft's inclusion in the Partner Practice Accelerator program is exciting. Their expertise in automation and application modernization will be invaluable to enterprises leveraging Red Hat technologies. This collaboration enables us to provide commercial customers with the solutions and support they need to successfully adopt Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform."
Richard SimeoneEast Commercial Sales Leader at Red Hat
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