Matthieu Robin
CEO & Co-founder
Matthieu Robin co-founded Hidora on the conviction that Swiss companies deserve a sovereign cloud that is open and operated locally. With over 15 years in the cloud ecosystem, he drives Hidora's strategy around cloud-native, Kubernetes and Swiss digital sovereignty. On the blog, he shares his perspective on managed services, data compliance and the architecture choices that keep infrastructure under control.
23 articles published
Hikube vs Azure Switzerland: Sovereignty, Cost, Support
Compare Hikube, Azure Switzerland and the hyperscalers: data residency, legal sovereignty under nLPD, cost model and local support for a Swiss company.
How Much Does Managed Kubernetes Cost for an SME?
What really makes up the cost of managed Kubernetes for a Swiss SME: what the scope includes, the factors that move the bill, hidden costs, and how to budget.
DevOpsDays Geneva 2026: Hidora Sponsors and Demos Hikube
Hidora is once again sponsoring DevOpsDays Geneva and will present Hikube on stage. A look at an event that has been part of our DNA from day one.
State of DevOps in Swiss Romande 2026
Analysis of DevOps trends in Swiss Romande based on our experience with 100+ companies. Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability, data sovereignty.
SLA vs Managed Services: Which Model Fits Your Business?
Compare SLA and managed services models. Understand when each fits best, explore hybrid approaches, and use our decision framework.
From AWS to Hidora: how to cut your cloud bill by 5x
A real-world case study of a Swiss company migrating from AWS to Hidora Cloud, achieving an 80% reduction in hosting costs.
CID ERP Cloud Migration to Hidora: A Case Study
How CID ERP migrated their ERP platform to Hidora Cloud for better performance, security and agility.
How to Choose a DevOps MSP: A CIO's Guide
Evaluate DevOps MSPs systematically. Know what to ask, what to avoid, and how to structure a partnership that works.
Cloud Cost Optimization: What Your CFO Wants to Hear
Master cloud cost optimization strategies. Learn how to align DevOps efficiency with financial accountability while avoiding hidden cloud costs.
Your DevOps Team Is Burning Out: Here's How to Fix It
Recognize DevOps burnout and implement sustainable practices. Learn team scaling, on-call rotation, and organizational culture changes that work.
The Real Cost of Downtime: A Board-Level Case
Calculate the true business impact of downtime. Present financial arguments for infrastructure investment to executive leadership.
Data Sovereignty: A Competitive Edge for Swiss Companies
Leverage Swiss data sovereignty as competitive advantage. Learn compliance benefits, customer trust, and market positioning for Swiss enterprises.
Building a DevOps Culture (Not Just Buying Tools)
Create sustainable DevOps culture beyond tooling. Learn organizational patterns, team structure, and cultural change for DevOps success.
AI and DevOps in 2026: What Actually Changes
Evaluate AI's real impact on DevOps practices. Learn practical applications, limitations, and how to invest wisely in AI tooling.
A memorable DevOps Meetup evening in Geneva
Recap of the DevOps Geneva Meetup on February 8, 2024, featuring talks on the DevOps process and container security.
Swiss Data Protection Law and Your IT Infra
Understand nLPD implications for your IT infrastructure. Learn data sovereignty requirements, cloud hosting regulations, and compliance best practices.
SaaS Multi-Tenant on Kubernetes: Where to Start
Build multi-tenant SaaS on Kubernetes. Namespace isolation, tenant patterns, database strategies, and security best practices.
Docker: How to Remove Images, Containers, and Volumes
Clean up Docker images, containers, and volumes with docker rmi, rm, volume rm, and system prune. Includes Kubernetes best practices.
Jefferson Notaro on Cloud Hosting for Startups
Jefferson Notaro, founder of Functional Box, shares his experience migrating from AWS to Hidora and the lessons learned for his startup.
Collabora + Nextcloud on Kubernetes with Hikube
Deploy Nextcloud with Collabora Online on Kubernetes. Helm config, architecture, and best practices for a sovereign productivity stack.
MySQL Replication Types: Pros and Cons
Compare Master-Slave, Master-Master, MySQL Group Replication, and Galera Cluster. Learn how to deploy MySQL HA on Kubernetes with Hikube.
Cloud hosting for e-commerce in detail
A Swiss e-commerce client shares their experience migrating to Hidora cloud hosting, covering flexibility, performance and data sovereignty.
Kubernetes for a Private Bank: A Secure Setup
How Hidora helped a Geneva-based private bank modernize its infrastructure with Kubernetes, Rancher, GitLab CI/CD, and monitoring tools.