OVHcloud aiming to increase microservices partner base

European cloud giant is specifically looking to partner with organisations offering value-added services

OVHcloud is recruiting new partners in the microservices sector, driven by heightened demand for its cloud-native solutions.

The cloud vendor is specifically looking to partner with organisations offering value-added services that can build on its existing IaaS and managed Kubernetes offerings.

"With cloud's growing maturity, many mid-sized organisations are looking at how cloud-native technologies can drive their businesses forward," said David Devine, partner programme manager, OVHcloud.

"We can provide a solid, innovative, sustainable infrastructure base and managed PaaS solutions but are looking for more partners to help solve specific customer needs."

Microservices allow customers to manage individual application components more easily, isolate faults, move and deploy apps more easily, and in many cases, improve security.

However, according to the latest Stack Overflow study, proficiency in Docker (37 per cent) and Kubernetes (24 per cent) are the top two most wanted developer skills, so channel partners that can offer microservices expertise are well-placed to help customers overcome skills gaps.

"Due to our rapid growth in the microservices space we are keen to partner with channel organisations that are already offering microservices consultancy and value-added services, or those who are starting to expand into these areas and are looking for an infrastructure partner," concluded Devine.

OVHcloud said it offers an IaaS and PaaS portfolio with a performance-price ratio, and a commitment to open standards.

Its partner programme offers a variety of benefits to channel partners, including, predictable and transparent pricing, training, low minimum contract durations, access to market development funds, certification, co-marketing opportunities, deal registration, discounts and a dedicated account manager (dependent upon partnership level).

This is the latest commitment to the channel from the cloud giant, after it told CRN earlier this year that it was pushing its channel-first strategy further in 2024 as it was hoping to grow with its 1,500 channel partners globally.