SURFcumulus

Procure cloud services flexibly and lawfully on the best terms

For many education and research institutions, the cloud forms the basis of their IT infrastructure. With SURFcumulus, you can procure cloud services lawfully, flexibly and under your own control. The SURFcumulus team supports you in choosing the right cloud provider, whether they are based in Europe, the Netherlands or elsewhere.

How does SURFcumulus work?

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Advantages

Easy access to the cloud

Through SURFcumulus, your institution can legally procure public cloud services without having to conduct a European tender process itself. SURF handles the tendering process, contracts and supplier relationships.

Best terms and flexibility

Through joint European procurement, your institution benefits from competitive prices and favourable contract terms. With the flexible pay-as-you-go model, you can easily scale up or down.

Support and expertise

The SURFcumulus team supports institutions in the areas of adoption, technology and governance, and also assists with making strategic choices and resolving architectural issues.

Secure and compliant use

SURF provides transparency regarding security measures and privacy. We ensure that cloud providers comply with laws and regulations, so that you can use cloud technology responsibly.

Knowledge sharing and community

SURFcumulus connects institutions, suppliers and experts. Through events, communities, workshops and webinars, we share knowledge and experiences regarding the use of the cloud in education and research.

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About SURFcumulus

Together with our European partners, we pool purchasing power and outsource cloud services centrally. Due to the speed of innovations, the complex supply and varying user needs, there is no ready-made solution, but with SURFcumulus you easily switch to the cloud. Combine your own ict infrastructure flexibly with cloud services, without tendering yourself.

How does SURFcumulus work?

With SURFcumulus, you choose from various cloud providers from inside and outside Europe. You pay according to use, with no obligation. SURF contracts out Europe-wide and checks the quality, safety and legitimacy.

Customised advice with SURFcumulus professional services

Need help starting up, building or managing your cloud environment? In SURFcumulus professional services' online purchasing platform, we selected the very best specialists in the research and education sector. Together, we will find the market party that suits you best!