Water is a Driving Force of Innovation - Open Source in the Dutch Government

Explore a conference talk that delves into the innovative use of open-source technologies in the Dutch government's water management systems. Learn how Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch water management agency, leverages cloud-native applications to maintain critical waterway operations and provide efficient cargo ship travel. Discover the challenges and lessons learned in building a multi-cloud, hybrid cloud-native application platform using open-source technologies such as Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus, Harbor, Minio, and Shield. Gain insights into the unique demands of running mission-critical systems as a government agency and the importance of maintaining 24/7 operations. The presentation covers architecture, business aspects, CI/CD, public applications, and valuable lessons learned in creating a unified platform for managing crucial water-related services in the Netherlands.