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Pupil AG
Data protection-compliant Kubernetes infrastructure for Swiss schools
Nine operates the reliable and stable infrastructure for PUPIL, an all-in-one solution for digital school management used by numerous school authorities across several cantons. Based on the Nine Kubernetes Engine (NKE), sensitive student data is processed exclusively on Swiss servers – so that Pupil AG can focus on its core business.
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The Challenge
Pupil AG processes particularly sensitive personal data on its platform – grades, assessments and communication between schools and parents, much of it concerning minors. As part of the modernisation of its platform, the company was looking for a reliable Swiss hosting partner that complies with cantonal data protection regulations and knows its way around Kubernetes. With several large-scale cantonal projects, the demands on scalability and compliance were high, which is why a competent and experienced partner was needed.
The Solution
Due to Nine's expertise and Kubernetes experience, the hosting company had the edge over its competitors. Thus, Pupil AG opted for the Nine Kubernetes Engine – including managed database services, object storage and a premium SLA for 24/7 operational reliability. All student data resides exclusively on Swiss servers, free from the US CLOUD Act and with no possibility of access by foreign authorities. Thanks to Nine, PUPIL now runs flawlessly on a data protection-compliant Swiss Kubernetes Engine.
The Result
After various meetings in which Pupil's architecture and settings were optimised in detail, Nine proved to be the perfect partner. The infrastructure now supports numerous school authorities across several cantons – including canton-wide rollouts serving thousands of users. The provider's in-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, databases and Linux, comprehensive guidance and compelling support from Certified Kubernetes Administrators left nothing to be desired.
Nine is the ideal partner and impresses with its expertise, competence, reliability and exceptionally strong support, offering us an all-round successful solution that is convincing from A to Z.
