StackIT & Atlassian – A fully-fledged cloud for your DevOps platform

Data sovereignty and Open DevOps. With StackIT and Atlassian, you can build a toolchain that meets European requirements.

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What is StackIT?

StackIT is the Schwarz Group’s (Lidl, Kaufland) leading cloud platform and offers enterprise cloud services with full data sovereignty in German data centres. For businesses with strict compliance and data protection requirements, StackIT is a strategic alternative to US hyperscalers.

Unlike with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, all data is subject exclusively to German and European law – without the CLOUD Act, without FISA, and without access by third countries. Thanks to Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Managed Kubernetes, StackIT offers a comprehensive foundation for modern DevOps toolchains.

StackIT + Atlassian: Smarter Together

The combination of StackIT and Atlassian addresses a key challenge: how can I reap the benefits of modern cloud collaboration (Atlassian Cloud) without compromising data sovereignty when it comes to sensitive development data?

  • Hosting of DevOps tools (GitLab, SonarQube, JFrog, Grafana, etc.) on sovereign StackIT infrastructure
  • Full GDPR compliance and data storage exclusively in Germany
  • Can be combined with Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence)
  • Managed Kubernetes on StackIT as the basis for self-hosted tools
  • Ideal for regulated sectors: finance, public administration, healthcare, KRITIS
  • No dependence on US legal frameworks (CLOUD Act, FISA)

Typical architecture: Atlassian Cloud + StackIT

Here is what a typical setup might look like in practice

This architecture is provided as an example. We will work with you to determine the optimal split between Atlassian Cloud and StackIT – based on your compliance requirements, team structures and existing infrastructure.

Collaboration in the cloud

Jira Software and Confluence run as Atlassian Cloud in the EU region – ideal for planning, coordination and knowledge management.

Typically used when: teams want modern SaaS collaboration without compromising on integrations and usability.

Confidently managing sensitive DevOps workloads

Source code, builds and artefacts remain under your own control: GitLab Self-Managed, GitLab CI, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory and Grafana are operated on StackIT.

Typically applicable when: compliance, IP protection or KRITIS/regulatory requirements stipulate that development data must remain in Germany.

End-to-end operation with a clear separation

The collaboration layer remains fast and scalable, whilst security-critical data such as code, artefacts and build logs are specifically stored on StackIT. Security scans can be carried out on StackIT or as a SaaS solution, depending on security requirements.

Typically used when: A hybrid strategy is required – e.g. different protection classes, multiple teams or existing self-hosted components.

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Typical use cases

With StackIT and Atlassian: Data sovereignty and Open DevOps

Scenario 1: Regulated sectors

Organisations in the finance, healthcare, public administration or critical infrastructure (KRITIS) sectors require verifiable data sovereignty. StackIT provides the infrastructure foundation, whilst Atlassian Cloud provides the collaboration layer.

Scenario 2: Hybrid cloud strategy

Atlassian Cloud for planning and knowledge management (Jira, Confluence), StackIT for sensitive build and artefact pipelines (GitLab, JFrog, SonarQube). Full flexibility with maximum compliance.

Scenario 3: Data Residency & GDPR

Ensure that source code, build artefacts and test results are processed and stored exclusively in German data centres – whilst making use of modern SaaS tools for planning and communication.

Scenario 4: An alternative to US hyperscalers

Strategically reducing dependence on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud for security-critical workloads, whilst retaining cloud benefits such as scalability and managed services.

Why Communardo?

Communardo is an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner and a Specialised Partner for Software Development

As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner and StackIT partner, we combine in-depth platform knowledge with the expertise to design and implement hybrid architectures:

  • Advice on the optimal allocation: Which tools should go into the Atlassian Cloud, and which onto StackIT?
  • Implementation and migration of existing toolchains to StackIT
  • Managed services for the day-to-day operation of the entire platform
  • Licensing of all relevant products from a single source
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Who is this solution for?

This solution is aimed at organisations that wish to utilise modern cloud collaboration without compromising on data sovereignty, compliance and auditability. Atlassian Cloud and StackIT combine agile development with a sovereign infrastructure for sensitive workloads – including clear data residency in Germany and a one-stop procurement model.

A cloud strategy without compromise

  • Modern DevOps practices are maintained – from collaboration to CI/CD
  • Sensitive workloads run on a secure StackIT infrastructure
  • Atlassian Cloud complements planning, knowledge management and service processes

Compliance that stands the test of time

  • Demonstrable GDPR compliance and auditability for regulated environments.
  • Data residency in German data centres.
  • No third-country access and no CLOUD Act risks for critical data

Designed for hybrid use, easy to procure

  • A flexible architecture based on Atlassian Cloud and StackIT to meet varying security requirements.
  • Clear separation of the collaboration layer and sensitive development infrastructure.
  • Consolidated consultancy, licensing and procurement via Communardo

Licensing & Procurement

StackIT infrastructure, Atlassian Cloud licences, GitLab, SonarQube, JFrog and other tools – we advise you on the best combination and handle the entire procurement process. One point of contact, a consolidated package, no procurement complexity.

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FAQ

Yes – and that is precisely the recommended approach. Atlassian Cloud for planning and collaboration, StackIT for sensitive development and build infrastructure. We ensure seamless integration between the two environments.

Yes. All data is processed and stored exclusively in German data centres. StackIT is fully subject to German and European law.

Essentially, all self-hosted tools: GitLab, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, Grafana, Jenkins and many more. We can advise you on which combination is best suited to your requirements.

Yes – on request, we can take care of the day-to-day operation, monitoring and support for your entire toolchain on StackIT.

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