Sidero develops Talos OS, a minimal and immutable operating system tailored for Kubernetes, and Omni, a platform that automates the provisioning and lifecycle management of Kubernetes on bare metal. This technology simplifies Kubernetes deployments, reduces configuration drift, and enhances security, making it easier for organizations to manage their infrastructure efficiently.
Funding
$8.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Deploying and managing Kubernetes on bare metal infrastructure is complex, often leading to configuration drift, fragile upgrades, and security vulnerabilities due to the lack of a unified and automated management platform. Traditional methods require extensive manual configuration, making deployments slow and difficult to scale, especially in edge environments or regulated industries.
Solution
Sidero Labs offers Omni, a SaaS platform built on Talos Linux, that simplifies Kubernetes lifecycle management on bare metal and edge infrastructure. Omni automates provisioning, upgrades, and security management, enabling users to deploy Kubernetes clusters in minutes, even behind firewalls. The platform ensures secure communication between nodes via WireGuard, provides declarative cluster management, and embeds best practices for seamless scaling and upgrades. By using Talos Linux, a minimal and immutable operating system, Omni enhances security with features like TrustedBoot and TPM support, making it ideal for regulated environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations deploying Kubernetes on bare metal, in regulated environments, across mixed infrastructure, or at the edge, seeking simplified management, enhanced security, and automated lifecycle management.
Features
- Automated Kubernetes cluster provisioning on bare metal and edge infrastructure
- Secure node registration and communication via WireGuard, even behind firewalls
- Declarative cluster management using node classes and automated configuration enforcement
- Verified Kubernetes and operating system upgrades with API readiness checks and node locking
- Integration with enterprise authentication systems and secure Kubernetes secrets management
- Support for air-gapped systems, mixed infrastructure environments, and single-board computers like Raspberry Pi
- Minimal and immutable Talos Linux operating system with TrustedBoot and TPM support
- Customizable system extensions, system labels, and configurations for tailored environments