Partner Programm

Together, we are
driving Swiss cloud
solutions forward.

Many companies want to modernise their IT, automate it or enhance it with artificial intelligence. But not every company wants to manage infrastructure, operations,
security and scalability on its own.
This is exactly where partnership comes in.

stepping stone combines Swiss cloud infrastructure, open-source expertise, managed services, security and AI services with personalised consultancy. Our partners contribute customer focus, industry knowledge, software solutions and consultancy expertise.

Together, we create solutions that are technically sound, make business sense and build long-term trust.

Posture

A partnership is not a sales channel.
A partnership is a responsibility.

We’re not looking for logos to add to a list. We’re looking for companies that think along the same lines as us:  reliable, open, solution-oriented and keen to work well together.

Our partners shouldn’t simply pass on products. They should work with us to develop, implement and refine solutions. For customers who want clarity. For teams that need a hand. For organisations that want to consciously shape their data, processes and infrastructure.

Technology is the foundation. Trust is the reason why it works.

When skills complement
one another, the result is
more than just a service.

IT service providers and systems integrators

You deal directly with
customers and are looking
for a Swiss cloud platform
that you can rely on.

Software company

You develop applications
and need a stable, scalable
and secure operating
environment.

Digital agencies and automation partners

You develop digital solu-
tions, portals or pro-
cesses and need in-
frastructure, interfaces
and operations from a
single source.

Consultancy and Integrators

You provide strategic
support to businesses
and are looking for a technical
partner specialising in cloud,
security, databases,
development or
artificial intelligence.

Organisations with an industry focus

You are familiar with the
requirements of public
administration,
education, healthcare,
research and regulated
markets, and want
to work together to create
secure solutions.

Service areas for partners

A partner pro-
gramme for prac-
tical solutions.

Cloud
Virtual servers, stor-
age, networking, scal-
lable infrastructure and 
Swiss cloud ser-
vices for businesses.

Artificial Intelligence
AI on demand, GPU 
resources, AI consult-
ing, secure oper-
ating environments and pro-
ductive AI app-
lications.

Manged Services
Backup, maintenance,
monitoring, on-call service, support 
and operation for business-
critical systems.

Development
Interfaces, automation,
workflows and 
technical implementation 
of digital solutions.

Databases
Operation, maintenance, availability, backup and 
performance for data-
driven applications.

Security
Securing infrastructure,
access, systems
and processes.

Collaboration
Tools, platforms and 
services that enable 
teams to work securely,
efficiently and indepen-
dently.

How we understand partnership

We take a long-term view. We are not looking for quick deals, but for stable relationships.

We remain transparent. Clear roles, clear expectations, clear communication.

We take responsibility. When we run something, we stand by it.

We work as equals. Good partnerships are built not on hierarchy, but on trust.

We share knowledge. Technology is changing rapidly. We continue to learn together.

We like clear solutions. There’s enough complexity as it is. Our job is to make it workable.

The best digital solutions are created when infrastructure, software, consultancy and customer focus work together.

We believe in open technologies, Swiss
data sovereignty and partnerships that go
beyond mere resale.
We want to work with partners who do not
view technology as an end in itself, but as the foundation for
secure, meaningful and sustainable digitalisation.

Partner models

Referral partners

You know of a company with a need and introduce stepping stone AG to them at an early stage. Simple, transparent and without any complicated roles.

Solution partner

You plan, advise or develop. stepping stone AG takes care of the infrastructure, operations or technical implementation.

Technology partner

Your software or platform runs on stepping stone AG’s infrastructure. Together, we create a reliable service for your customers.

Strategic partner

Together, we develop a solution for a particular sector, a community or a recurring need.