SODALITE · Project

Deploy Complex Software Across Any Cloud Without Infrastructure Headaches

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Imagine you have an app that needs to run on different cloud platforms — AWS today, your own servers tomorrow, maybe a supercomputer next week. Right now, each move means rewriting deployment instructions almost from scratch. SODALITE built a smart toolbox that lets developers describe what their app needs in plain terms, and then automatically figures out how to deploy and optimize it on whatever infrastructure is available. Think of it like a universal travel adapter, but for software — plug in once, run anywhere, and it even tunes itself for best performance.

By the numbers

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71%

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industry partners contributing to development

The business problem

What needed solving

Companies running software across multiple cloud providers and on-premise servers waste enormous engineering time writing and maintaining separate deployment configurations for each environment. Every infrastructure change risks breaking applications, and performance tuning is largely manual — meaning skilled DevOps engineers spend their days on repetitive plumbing instead of innovation.

The solution

What was built

SODALITE built a complete software toolset delivered in 3 iterative releases: a pattern-based abstraction library for describing applications and infrastructure, a deployment engine that automatically optimizes placement across different cloud and HPC environments, and an automated run-time management system that keeps applications performing well after deployment. The project produced 23 deliverables in total.

Audience

Who needs this

Multi-cloud SaaS companies struggling with deployment complexity across AWS, Azure, and GCPHPC centers managing diverse scientific workloads on heterogeneous hardwareEnterprise IT departments maintaining hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructureDevOps teams spending too much time on infrastructure-as-code maintenanceManaged service providers deploying client applications across varied environments

Business applications

Who can put this to work

Cloud Services & SaaS

mid-size

Target: Cloud-native software companies managing multi-cloud deployments

If you are a SaaS provider dealing with the pain of deploying your application across multiple cloud providers — this project developed a pattern-based abstraction library and deployment toolset that automatically optimizes application placement across heterogeneous infrastructures. The final SODALITE toolset, refined over 3 iterative releases with 10 industry partners, reduces the manual effort of writing infrastructure-as-code for each new environment.

High-Performance Computing

enterprise

Target: Research computing centers and HPC service providers

If you are an HPC facility dealing with the complexity of running diverse scientific workloads across mixed hardware — this project built performance-first abstractions that automatically optimize application deployment for high-performance execution. Developed with input from 14 consortium partners across 9 countries, the toolset handles heterogeneous environments including GPUs and specialized accelerators without manual tuning.

Financial Technology

enterprise

Target: Banks and fintech firms running mission-critical applications across hybrid infrastructure

If you are a financial services firm dealing with strict performance and reliability requirements across on-premise and cloud environments — this project created automated run-time optimization and management tools that keep applications running at peak performance. The system was built with a 71% industry-driven consortium, ensuring the tools address real operational challenges rather than academic theory.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What would it cost to adopt this technology?

The SODALITE tools were developed as open-source software through an EU-funded research project. Adoption costs would primarily involve integration effort, staff training, and potential customization. Contact the coordinator XLAB for licensing details and support options.

Can this work at industrial scale with hundreds of microservices?

The project was specifically designed for heterogeneous, software-defined, high-performance cloud infrastructures. The toolset went through 3 iterative releases, each expanding component coverage. The 71% industry ratio in the consortium (10 out of 14 partners) suggests real-world scalability was a design priority.

What is the IP situation — can we use this commercially?

SODALITE was funded as an RIA (Research and Innovation Action) project. IP is typically shared among the 14 consortium partners. XLAB, the coordinating SME from Slovenia, would be the first point of contact for commercial licensing or partnership discussions.

How does this integrate with our existing DevOps pipeline?

SODALITE provides a design and programming model for full-stack application and infrastructure descriptions. It works with infrastructure-as-code practices, offering static optimization at deployment and automated run-time optimization afterward. Based on available project data, it is designed to complement existing deployment workflows rather than replace them.

Is this production-ready or still experimental?

The project delivered 3 successive releases of its complete toolset across its 3-year lifespan (2019-2022), with 23 total deliverables. The final version represents the mature, integrated system. However, as a research project output, production deployment would likely require additional hardening and support arrangements.

What cloud providers and infrastructure types does it support?

SODALITE was built for heterogeneous, software-defined infrastructures — meaning it is designed to work across different cloud providers and on-premise setups. The performance abstractions specifically target high-performance execution environments. Based on available project data, specific provider integrations would need to be confirmed with the development team.

Who else is using this technology?

The consortium included 10 industry partners and 2 SMEs across 9 countries. As a closed EU project, current adoption levels would need to be verified with the coordinator. The project website at sodalite.eu may have case studies or user testimonials from pilot deployments.

Consortium

Who built it

The SODALITE consortium is strongly industry-driven, with 10 out of 14 partners (71%) coming from the private sector, backed by 3 universities and 1 research organization across 9 countries. The coordinator, XLAB from Slovenia, is an SME — which often means faster decision-making and more willingness to commercialize results compared to large research institutions. The geographic spread (CH, DE, EL, ES, IL, IT, NL, SI, UK) covers major European tech markets plus Israel, suggesting broad applicability. With only 2 SMEs in the mix, the consortium leans toward established industry players, which adds credibility for enterprise adoption but may limit agility in bringing a product to market independently.

XLAB RAZVOJ PROGRAMSKE OPREME IN SVETOVANJE DOOCoordinator · SI
ETHNIKO KENTRO EREVNAS KAI TECHNOLOGIKIS ANAPTYXISparticipant · EL
ADAPTANT SOLUTIONS AGparticipant · DE
HEWLETT-PACKARD (SCHWEIZ) GMBHthirdparty · CH
ATOS SPAIN SAparticipant · ES
HEWLETT-PACKARD LIMITEDparticipant · UK
POLITECNICO DI MILANOparticipant · IT
ATOS CONSULTING CANARIAS SA UNIPERSONALthirdparty · ES
TILBURG UNIVERSITY- UNIVERSITEIT VAN TILBURGparticipant · NL
CRAY U.K. LIMITEDparticipant · UK
UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGARTparticipant · DE
ATOS IT SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES IBERIA SLthirdparty · ES
IBM ISRAEL - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LTDparticipant · IL
CRAY COMPUTER GMBHthirdparty · CH

How to reach the team

XLAB is the coordinating SME based in Slovenia — reach out through their company website or the SODALITE project page for partnership and licensing inquiries.

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