Scalable cloud orchestration (Glossary)

Scalable cloud orchestration belongs to the areas of automation, big data and smart data as well as digital transformation.

The term describes the ability to control various applications, services and IT resources in the cloud in such a way that they can react flexibly to changing requirements. "Scalable" means that if more users or data are generated, additional resources are automatically provided - if fewer are required, they are reduced. Orchestration refers to the targeted interaction of all components, similar to a conductor leading an orchestra.

An illustrative example: an online shop is expecting a particularly large number of visitors on Black Friday. Thanks to scalable cloud orchestration, more computing power and memory is added in good time so that the shop remains fast and there is no risk of downtime. As soon as the rush is over, the system automatically adjusts the resources downwards - and the costs remain under control.

For companies, scalable cloud orchestration means they can grow flexibly, launch new digital processes faster and optimise their IT costs without having to constantly invest in expensive hardware. This makes digital innovation easier and ensures that IT always works reliably, no matter how big the challenge suddenly becomes.