Modern Application Platform Solutions

Infrastructure Modernization
Modern Application Platform Operations
Automated Application Delivery
Cloud Native Security & Compliance
Hybrid Cloud Platform Operations
Application Modernization & Replatforming
Platform Observability & Reliability
Developer Platform Experience

Infrastructure Modernization
Modern applications need modern infrastructure. As organizations outgrow traditional data centers and VMware environments, they need a clear path forward. We help enterprises build automated, cloud-ready infrastructure that supports both existing and cloud native workloads.

Our approach focuses on:
- Automated infrastructure deployment
- Standardized cloud landing zones
- Efficient resource management
- VMware migration patterns
- Hybrid cloud operations
We help you assess your current state, implement proven patterns, and enable your teams to operate modern infrastructure effectively.
Modern Application Platform Operations
Running containerized applications at enterprise scale requires robust platform operations. We help organizations build and operate production-grade container platforms that balance developer productivity with operational reliability.

Our focus areas include:
- Kubernetes/OpenShift operations
- Platform automation and scaling
- Container lifecycle management
- Resource optimization
- AI/ML workload support
We assess your platform needs, implement enterprise-grade solutions, and enable your teams to operate containers confidently at scale.
Automated Application Delivery
Modern enterprises need reliable, automated software delivery pipelines. We help organizations implement delivery automation that ensures consistent, secure deployments while maintaining velocity.

Our focus areas include:
- CI/CD pipeline automation
- GitOps practices
- Deployment patterns
- Release automation
- Security integration
We help you build automated pipelines that deliver applications reliably and securely across environments.
Cloud Native Security & Compliance
Securing cloud native applications requires new approaches to security and compliance. We help enterprises implement comprehensive security controls that protect containerized applications without slowing development.

Our focus areas include:
- Container security controls
- Supply chain security
- Policy automation
- Compliance frameworks
- Runtime protection
We help you implement security controls that protect your applications while enabling development velocity.
Hybrid Cloud Platform Operations
Managing applications across multiple clouds and data centers brings significant complexity. We help organizations build operational practices that work consistently across hybrid environments.

Our focus areas include:
- Multi-cluster management
- Cross-cloud operations
- Resource optimization
- Cost management
- Operational consistency
We help you operate efficiently across hybrid cloud environments while maintaining control and visibility.
Application Modernization & Replatforming
Legacy applications often hold organizations back from cloud adoption. We help enterprises assess, modernize, and replatform applications to take advantage of cloud native capabilities.

Our focus areas include:
- Modernization assessment
- Cloud native architecture
- Container adoption
- API modernization
- Migration patterns
We help you modernize legacy applications into cloud native services that deliver business value.
Platform Observability & Reliability
Modern platforms need comprehensive observability and reliable operations. We help organizations implement practices that ensure application reliability and performance.

Our focus areas include:
- Full-stack monitoring
- Performance optimization
- SLO management
- Incident response
- Operational metrics
We help you build observable platforms that deliver reliable application performance.
Developer Platform Experience
Developers need efficient, self-service access to platform capabilities. We help organizations build internal platform products that improve developer productivity.

Our focus areas include:
- Self-service capabilities
- Developer workflows
- Service catalogs
- Platform automation
- Team enablement
We help you create platform experiences that make developers more productive while maintaining operational control.

On-Prem & Hybrid Platform
Public Cloud Platform

On-Prem & Hybrid Platform
OpenShift provides a consistent container platform that works across data centers and clouds. This solution is ideal for enterprises that need to run applications on-premises while maintaining cloud capabilities, or organizations with strict data sovereignty and compliance requirements.

We deliver complete OpenShift platform solutions including:
- Platform architecture and readiness assessment
- Production-grade OpenShift deployment
- Security controls and compliance frameworks
- Integration with existing infrastructure
- Automation and GitOps practices
- Team enablement and operational training
Best fit for organizations that:
- Need to maintain on-premises workloads
- Have existing Red Hat investments
- Require hybrid cloud capabilities
- Want a consistent platform across environments
- Have strict compliance requirements
Public Cloud Platform
Cloud native platforms provide flexible, scalable foundations for modern applications. This solution is designed for organizations fully embracing public cloud, focusing on cloud native services and managed Kubernetes offerings like EKS, AKS, and GKE.

We deliver complete cloud platform solutions including:
- Cloud architecture and readiness assessment
- Landing zone and foundation setup
- Container platform deployment
- Cloud native security controls
- Delivery automation and GitOps
- Team enablement and cloud operations
Best fit for organizations that:
- Are committed to public cloud
- Want to leverage cloud native services
- Need multi-cloud capabilities
- Focus on cloud cost optimization
- Have cloud-first development practices

Expert Team
Enterprise Experience
End-to-End Solutions

Expert Team
- Senior engineers with hands-on platform engineering experience
- Expertise in OpenShift, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms
- Focus on knowledge transfer and team enablement
Enterprise Experience
- Proven implementation patterns from hundreds of enterprise deployments
- Experience across financial services, healthcare, and regulated industries
- Deep understanding of enterprise operational requirements
End-to-End Solutions
- Comprehensive assessment, deployment, and enablement services
- Structured approach based on enterprise implementation patterns
- Clear focus on building sustainable internal capabilities

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.

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$5B Financial Institution Validates OpenShift Production Readiness Through Comprehensive Assessment

Financial institution validates OpenShift production readiness with Shadow-Soft's thorough assessment, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability for mission-critical applications.

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Achieving True Infrastructure Agility with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization

Kubernetes and OpenShift Virtualization support a truly agile infrastructure that moves seamlessly between both cloud and on-prem environments with minimal disruption.

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Modernize with OpenShift Virtualization: A Journey Beyond Cost Savings

Learn why migrating to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization is more than just a cost-saving measure – it's an opportunity to embark on a modernization journey.

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Shadow-Soft Joins Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator Program

Shadow-Soft announces its participation in Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, a specialized growth pathway for select partners with validated professional services delivery capabilities.

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"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 Simeone

East Commercial Sales Leader at Red Hat

"Shadow-Soft has a fantastic reputation in the open-source community. Shadow-Soft’s work was foundational to what we’ve done architecturally since. As we continue to do test, probe and analyze the solution, Shadow-Soft’s recommendations help to keep us on track.”

Josh Bregman

VP of Technology at CyGlass

How long does it typically take to implement a modern application platform?

Platform implementation timelines depend on your requirements and starting point. A typical enterprise deployment takes 12-16 weeks, including initial assessment, platform deployment, and team enablement. We follow a structured approach that maintains operational stability throughout the transformation.

What level of operational experience does our team need?

Your team needs basic Linux and infrastructure experience. We provide comprehensive enablement to build necessary platform engineering capabilities. Our approach focuses on hands-on learning and knowledge transfer throughout the implementation.

How do you ensure security and compliance requirements are met?

We integrate security controls and compliance frameworks from the start. Our platform implementations include automated security policies, access controls, and compliance validation. We work with your security teams to ensure all requirements are properly implemented.

Can we run both traditional and cloud native applications?

Yes. Our platform solutions support both containerized and traditional applications. We help you establish patterns for running existing applications while enabling cloud native capabilities for new development.

How do you handle the transition from our current environment?

We use a phased approach that maintains stability while modernizing. The process starts with a detailed assessment of your current state, followed by systematic implementation and gradual workload migration based on proven patterns.

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Large Enterprise with Hundreds of Locations Modernizes Infrastructure and Applications with Red Hat OpenShift

$5B Financial Institution Validates OpenShift Production Readiness Through Comprehensive Assessment

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Achieving True Infrastructure Agility with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization

Modernize with OpenShift Virtualization: A Journey Beyond Cost Savings

Shadow-Soft Joins Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator Program

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