cseug autumn 2025 roundup

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+title: CloudStack European User Group – Autumn Edition - Event Roundup
+tags: [roundup]
+authors: [antonia]
+slug: cseug25-autumn-roundup
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+The recent CloudStack European User Group in London gathered cloud
+builders, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to explore the
+latest developments in Apache CloudStack and share practical
+experiences from the field. With a full agenda of technical talks and
+community discussions, the event once again highlighted the strength
+of collaboration in the CloudStack ecosystem.
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+  <a class="button button--primary" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnIKk7GjgFlYq0GjNqEhYt6UhQT3lH3YB" target="_blank">Watch Session Recordings</a>
+</div>
+<br/>
+
+Below you can find the sessions slides, abstracts, as well as
+speaker’s social links in case you would like to connect and have any
+questions about their session!
+
+**Access each session's slides by clicking onto the presentation graphic.**
+
+##### Welcome, Community, and CloudStack 101 - [Steve Roles](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveroles/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shapeblue)
+
+The day opened with an introduction to the CloudStack community from
+Steve Roles (ShapeBlue) and an overview of the platform’s core
+features, architecture, and use cases. Attendees also heard about the
+latest releases and new functionality.
+
+[![](Steve.png "Welcome, Community, and CloudStack 101 - slides")](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/introduction-101-whats-new-steve-roles-pptx/283420636)
+
+##### Apache CloudStack: Powering Research in Apiculture, Aquaponics, and Advanced Networking - Mike Hinsley, GYOCYO
+
+Mike Hinsley (GYOCYO) showcased how CloudStack powers innovative
+research environments, from IoT systems for bee colony monitoring to
+automated aquaponics setups and complex network testbeds. His session
+demonstrated how open-source infrastructure enables cost-effective,
+scalable research projects.
+
+[![](Mike.png "Apache CloudStack: Powering Research in Apiculture, Aquaponics, and Advanced Networking - slides")](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/apache-cloudstack-powering-research-in-apiculture-aquaponics-and-advanced-networking-mike-hinsley-pdf/283421050)
+
+##### Design and Build a Tier 1 Infrastructure for Your CloudStack Cloud - [Nikolay Tenev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntenev/), [StorPool](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storpool/)
+
+Nikolay Tenev (StorPool) discussed how to build Tier 1 infrastructure
+for CloudStack clouds, focusing on delivering high uptime,
+performance, scalability, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. His
+session highlighted how the right infrastructure enables service
+providers to meet demanding SLAs while simplifying operations.
+
+[![](Nikolay.png "Design and Build a Tier 1 Infrastructure for Your CloudStack Cloud - slides")](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/design-and-build-a-tier-1-infrastructure-for-your-cloudstack-cloud-pdf/283421075)
+
+##### Double the Savings on Repatriation with an Ampere Combination – [Pete Logan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/petelogan/), [Ampere](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amperecomp/)
+
+Pete Logan (Ampere) explained how moving workloads from hyperscalers
+to Ampere CPU-based systems with CloudStack can reduce TCO, improve
+efficiency, and provide a smooth path for Arm-based workloads.
+
+[![](Pete.png "Double the Savings on Repatriation with an Ampere Combination - slides")](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/double-the-savings-on-repatriation-with-an-ampere-combination/283421099)
+
+##### Latency Is All That Matters, Not Bandwidth – [Wido den Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/), [Your.Online](https://www.linkedin.com/company/youronline/)
+
+Wido den Hollander (Your.Online) explored why latency, rather than
+bandwidth, is the critical factor for cloud performance. His session
+sparked discussions about designing cloud environments with
+responsiveness as the priority.
+
+[![](Wido.png "Latency Is All That Matters, Not Bandwidt - slides")](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/latency-is-all-that-matters-not-bandwidth-wido-den-hollander/283421175)
+
+##### CloudStack Extensions Framework (XaaS) - Enabling Orchestrate Anything + Demo - Lucian Burlacu, [ShapeBlue](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shapeblue/)
+
+Lucian Burlacu introduced the new Extensions Framework, demonstrating
+how it enables cloud builders to integrate custom services,
+orchestrators, and third-party hypervisors into CloudStack, extending
+its flexibility and vendor-neutral capabilities.
+
+[![](Lucian.png "CloudStack Extensions Framework (XaaS) - Enabling Orchestrate Anything + Demo - slides")](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/cloudstack-extensions-framework-xaas-enabling-orchestrate-anything-demo-lucian-burlacu/283421201)
+
+##### CloudStack Community Forum: Embracing Open-Source for True Independence
+
+The event closed with a community forum facilitated by Ivet
+Petrova. Attendees discussed open-source collaboration, shared best
+practices, and explored how CloudStack enables independence and
+freedom from vendor lock-in.
+
+Events like these are a testament to the active, global community that
+drives Apache CloudStack forward. Supporters and sponsors of the event
+are [ShapeBlue](https://shapeblue.com) and
+[StorPool](https://storpool.com). A big thank you goes to the
+organisers, sponsors, speakers, and participants who made this
+gathering a success.
+
+The next major gathering for the community is the CloudStack
+Collaboration Conference—the largest CloudStack event of the
+year—happening on 19–21 November in Milan. We invite everyone to join
+us there and be part of the community.
+
+<div class="col col-3 col-lg text-center">
+<a class="button button--primary" href="https://www.cloudstackcollab.org/" target="_blank">Register now</a>
+</div>