Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Launchpad

Ubuntu Pro FIPS on AWS helped a US data analytics company achieve FedRAMP compliance. The company automated vulnerability remediation, reducing... patching time from two months to two weeks. Out-of-the-box FIPS 140 certified modules removed the need for manual OS validation. The solution improved security and regulatory compliance for government clients. Clients now trust the company’s secure, compliant data analytics platform.
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Canonical’s Managed Kafka helped a leading safety technology provider save hundreds of thousands per year. The company struggled with in-house... Kafka management, facing compliance and upgrade challenges. Canonical deployed Kafka on Azure Government cloud, meeting strict regulatory needs. The managed service improved uptime, enabled seamless upgrades, and ensured audit compliance. The customer now enjoys proactive support and significant annual savings.
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Ubuntu Pro helped Lucid Software achieve FedRAMP compliance for its visual collaboration tools on AWS. Lucid needed FIPS 140-2 certified... cryptographic modules to serve US federal agencies. By using Ubuntu Pro FIPS, Lucid quickly accessed certified packages and auditing tools, enabling a seamless rollout. The deployment took less than two weeks, with minimal disruption to existing workflows. Canonical's enterprise support ensured fast issue resolution and ongoing compliance.
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Unibap chose Ubuntu as the operating system for their specialized satellite hardware. They needed a robust, developer-friendly OS to support... edge computing and AI in space. Ubuntu Pro's 10-year support enabled Unibap to target long-term satellite projects. Their hardware, powered by Ubuntu, ran over 40 experiments on a single satellite. Customers benefit from stability, easy package management, and fewer software issues.
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EpiSensor used Ubuntu Core to power its IoT Gateways for energy infrastructure. The company deployed IoT infrastructure at over 2,500... sites in Taiwan in just six weeks. With Ubuntu Core, EpiSensor pushed out 15 major software updates to all devices within a few months. The solution improved security, reliability, and remote management for critical energy sites. EpiSensor now meets the needs of highly security-conscious customers in the energy sector.
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Canonical OpenStack helped SBI BITS migrate mission-critical workloads without disruption. With Canonical’s support, SBI BITS deployed three new OpenStack environments... and cut deployment time by over 50%. The phased migration strategy ensured business continuity for SBI Group’s financial services. Canonical’s Legacy add-on secured workloads that could not be moved. Dedicated support and 24x7 coverage enabled seamless operations and high customer satisfaction.
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Ubuntu Pro helped a leading game developer avoid a costly 6–8 month migration. The company needed legacy PHP support to... keep their games running and secure. Ubuntu Pro provided stability for older code and saved time and money. The rollout took just 2 days and required little manual work. Developers gained 2 extra years to plan a formal migration. The company now spends less on maintenance and can focus on new game content.
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Airlock Digital migrated from CentOS 7 to Ubuntu 24. 04 LTS on Azure to avoid end-of-life risks. The company used...Ubuntu Pro with 24/7 support and Livepatch for security and easy updates. Canonical helped Airlock Digital move 600+ machines in under 45 days. This migration led to a 30% boost in operational performance and up to 40% cost savings. Billing and management became simpler with Azure integration. Airlock Digital now enjoys stable, secure operations and long-term support.
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Canonical provided the European Space Agency with managed IT services and open source infrastructure solutions. ESA needed to double its... space missions by 2030 and faced challenges with complex, mission-specific systems. Canonical deployed Kubernetes, Ceph, PostgreSQL, and Kafka to automate and centralize operations. This reduced costs, simplified management, and improved reliability for mission-critical systems. ESA now benefits from 24/7 monitoring, automatic updates, and scalable infrastructure for future missions.
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Grundium used Ubuntu Pro for Devices to secure its digital microscopes. The company needed to meet strict security rules for... patient data. Ubuntu Pro gave them regular patching and over-the-air updates. This helped Grundium keep its devices stable and safe. Grundium could now meet customer security needs and focus on improving its products. Thousands of Ocus Scanners stay compliant and reliable worldwide.
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Nova used Canonical’s open source solutions to build a private telco cloud. The project reduced Nova’s time to market for... new products and cut infrastructure costs. Canonical OpenStack and Kubernetes enabled Nova to automate cloud deployment and manage network functions as code. Nova’s team streamlined operations and improved agility. The move set a foundation for wider open source adoption at Nova.
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