VardaLabs
EU-first · open source · since 2019

Tech that works. For businesses that care.

We build and optimize EU-first, open-source cloud, software, and IT systems for mission-driven and forward-thinking businesses.

stack_manifest
EU-hosted100%
Vendor lock-in0
ComplianceGDPR
LicenceOpen source
Scaleway · OVHcloud · Hetzner
Keycloak · Grafana · Nextcloud
OpenTofu · Podman
01 / Services

What we build, run, and untangle

All our services prioritize EU compliance and open-source solutions—because we believe in tech that's transparent, scalable, and free from vendor lock-in.

01

Infrastructure

  • Cloud architecture & migration — Scaleway, OVHcloud, Hetzner
  • Self-hosted workspaces or EU managed services: Nextcloud, mail, storage, identity
  • Backup, disaster recovery, monitoring
  • Infrastructure-as-code & CI/CD
02

Development

  • Custom web apps and internal tools
  • API design, integrations, data pipelines
  • Open-source deployment & extension work
  • Automation of manual, repetitive workflows
  • Code review, performance, security hardening
03

Consultancy

  • Tech strategy & open-source roadmapping
  • GDPR and data-sovereignty reviews
  • Cloud cost audits and exit plans
  • Vendor selection without the lock-in
  • Team enablement, docs, and handover
02 / Use cases

You bring the problem. We bring the plan.

Problem
Solution
01

You want to set up the IT and user infrastructure.

Depending on your needs, we can set you up with any solution, such as Nextcloud or Google Workspace, and define the organizational structure.

02

Your startup needs a scalable cloud environment.

We design, migrate, and optimize cloud infrastructure (e.g., Scaleway, OVH) for cost, performance, and security.

03

Your data sits with a US provider and legal is nervous.

We map your data flows, plan a staged migration to EU-hosted and/or open-source equivalents, and document compliance as we go.

04

Your team wastes hours on manual, repetitive work.

We build the internal tooling and automations around your existing stack—owned by you, in code you can read.

03 / About

A Modern Tech Partner for Sovereign, Scalable Solutions

VardaLabs is a small, senior team. We plan the system, build it with open tools, hand you the keys, and stay around for as long as you need us.

The company is founded and run by Halvard Mørstad, a principal engineer with more than 10 years across cloud, infrastructure, and product development.

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Sovereignty

EU-first, open-source solutions to ensure data control and compliance.

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Transparency

Clear processes, no hidden costs, and honest advice.

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Scalability

Solutions that grow with your business, not against it.

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Collaboration

We work with you, not just for you.

Let's stack the first stone.

Tell us where your stack hurts. We'll come back with an honest assessment—no pitch deck, no lock-in.

hello@vardalabs.eu EU · remote