Askås Hosting
With a container-based architecture and our own Kubernetes cluster based in Sweden, we have created a modern, flexible, and secure environment for e-commerce businesses that want to grow without operational disruptions.
Our cloud solution makes it possible to quickly scale resources during high demand, isolate services for maximum stability, and perform updates without impacting ongoing operations. All of this is combined with full control over data in a Swedish hosting environment.
Askås Hosting – Sustainable Infrastructure with Glesys
Through the partnership with Glesys, Askås Hosting provides data centers that combine high performance with climate-positive solutions. The infrastructure is powered entirely by renewable energy, recycles excess heat, and uses modular hardware to minimize waste.
The numbers speak for themselves: 100 % renewable energy, 4.8 GWh recycled heat, PUE 1.27 high operational efficiency, and 99 % of waste is recycled or reused.
Glesys & SustainabilityContainers – the Heart of Askås Hosting
All technology runs in containers, each responsible for a specific part of the system. Each container contains everything needed for its particular purpose and is isolated from the rest of the system. This makes operations fast, stable, and easy to update.
Askås Storefront
The frontend runs in its own container and can be updated or scaled without affecting other parts of the system.
Askås API
Divided into multiple containers. Order flow, customer data, product information, and other API components are separated, allowing them to be managed and scaled independently.
Dynamic scalability when it's really needed
One of the major strengths of containers is the ability to scale up and down dynamically. When traffic increases, more instances can be started, ensuring high performance regardless of load.
When demand decreases, the instances scale down again – resources are used efficiently without compromising operational reliability.
Three advantages of container-based technology
- Operational issues in one container do not affect the rest of the system.
- Updates can be performed separately – without downtime.
- The system can be scaled selectively, for example only the order flow during high-sales periods.
Cluster-based Swedish hosting with Glesys
Askås Hosting runs on our cluster-based hosting solution with Glesys – a Swedish provider with data centers in Sweden. This ensures high data security, full control over information, and safe handling in accordance with Swedish and European privacy regulations.
What are hyperscalers – and why do we choose a different path?
Hyperscalers are the giants of cloud hosting, such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. They offer scalable solutions with data storage outside Sweden. With Askås Hosting at Glesys, we retain control, data sovereignty, and the ability to optimize every krona – without compromising security, performance, or flexibility.
Kubernetes-teknik
Kubernetes är “chefen” i vår infrastruktur. Det är ett system som automatiskt hanterar våra containers – startar om tjänster som slutar svara, fördelar resurser och ökar kapaciteten när trafiken stiger.
Med Kubernetes kan vi erbjuda en självläkande, automatiserad och skalbar miljö.
Kubernetes technology
Kubernetes is the "boss" of our infrastructure. It is a system that automatically manages our containers – restarting services that stop responding, allocating resources, and increasing capacity when traffic rises.
With Kubernetes, we can offer a self-healing, automated, and scalable environment.
Advantages of our server setup
- ☑️ Own Kubernetes cluster at Glesys – on dedicated hardware for maximum control.
- ☑️ Swedish hosting solution – all data stored in Sweden under Swedish and European data protection laws.
- ☑️ Capacity & control – more power per krona and full insight into resource management.
- ☑️ Dynamic scaling – applications can adjust automatically during traffic peaks.
- ☑️ Isolated containers – separate services, updates without downtime.
Frågor och svar om Askås Hosting
Askås Hosting is our new hosting technology for e-commerce – built with modern container technology and operated in its own Kubernetes cluster in Sweden.
We wanted to combine the best of both worlds – the flexibility of cloud services and the control of self-managed infrastructure. Our solution is a stable and efficient hosting environment that we can fully manage, optimize, and further develop to meet our customers’ needs.
Containers can be compared to small, isolated "mini-servers" where each part of the system runs separately. During updates or operational issues, the impact on the rest of the e-commerce platform can be minimized.
Container technology and load balancing ensure that your store runs optimally.
During high traffic, additional instances can be started so that more customers can shop simultaneously – without slowing down the store.
Kubernetes is the technology that manages everything. It automatically restarts services that stop responding, allocates resources, and increases capacity when needed. This provides a self-healing and automated environment with maximum stability.
Data is stored on dedicated hardware at Glesys in Sweden. This means all customer data is handled in accordance with Swedish and European data protection regulations (GDPR), and nothing is stored with American cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
Additional instances of the necessary containers can be started to handle the increase – without you having to do anything. Once the traffic peak is over, operations scale down again, ensuring resources are used efficiently.
Yes. The platform and hosting solution are built to grow with your business. If you need more power, additional stores, or new integrations, they can be added without affecting existing operations.
This makes Askås Hosting a future-proof solution for both growing and established e-commerce businesses.
Stable and fast operations, even under high load
Swedish data handling and high security
Updates without downtime
Ability for automatic scaling during traffic peaks