Cleura Managed Kubernetes

CleuraContainers

CNCF-conformant managed Kubernetes clusters built on OpenStack Magnum. Cleura-operated control plane with automated version upgrades; worker nodes run inside the customer's Cleura tenant with autoscaling node pools and integration with Neutron LB + Cinder CSI.

Jurisdictional exposure

Provider HQ
EUKarlskrona, Sweden

Subject to GDPR, Data Act, DGA

Region locations
EU2 regions
Sovereign option
No sovereign-flagged regions in the catalogue for this service.

Sub-services (2)

Managed Clusters

Cleura-operated Kubernetes control plane

Cluster Autoscaler

Automatic node-group scaling in response to pending pods

Compliance & Certifications

This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.

Where this runs

2 regions
1 country
Commercial regions (2)

Europe (2)

  • Karlskrona
  • Stockholm

Tags

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Pricing

Pricing model:control-plane-plus-nodes