Syntasso: Revolutionizing Data Analytics and Platform Engineering to Empower Organizations in a Data-Driven World

Syntasso is on a mission to redefine platform engineering, equipping teams with the tools and support they need to excel in a fast-paced, technology-driven world. With decades of combined expertise in platform development, Syntasso’s leadership has a deep understanding of the obstacles organizations face when creating and maintaining digital platforms. Their vision is clear: simplify the journey for platform teams while helping them unlock unparalleled efficiency, scalability, and success.

Through innovative thinking and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Syntasso partners with organizations to streamline their platform engineering efforts. Whether building from scratch or optimizing existing systems, they provide the guidance and expertise needed to ensure success at every step.

Introducing Kratix: Revolutionizing Internal Developer Platforms

At the core of Syntasso’s offerings is Kratix, a groundbreaking framework designed to build composable internal developer platforms. Kratix introduces a new way of working by creating seamless collaboration between platform and application teams through its unique “Promises” model. These Promises act as clear contracts, ensuring that teams can deliver services faster, safer, and more efficiently.

By leveraging Kratix, organizations can reduce risk, eliminate operational inefficiencies, and deliver results at scale. It empowers teams to co-create tailored platform capabilities that drive business outcomes while managing the digital landscape effectively from day one to year ten and beyond.

Syntasso’s mission, embodied in Kratix, isn’t just about delivering technology—it’s about transforming the way organizations approach platform engineering. It’s about helping teams do more, achieve more, and build platforms that pave the way for innovation and growth.

The Syntasso Difference

Progress Over Perfection: At Syntasso, the philosophy of "progress over perfection" underscores their commitment to continuous improvement. The team embraces the idea that starting imperfectly is not just acceptable, but essential for growth. Each step forward is celebrated, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and aspirations are realized, even when the final destination is still on the horizon.

Kindness and Candor: Syntasso promotes a culture where kindness and candor coexist. This balance between honesty and empathy ensures that team members communicate authentically while remaining sensitive to one another's feelings. By encouraging open dialogue, Syntasso cultivates a supportive atmosphere that empowers individuals to express themselves while fostering collaboration and trust.

The Value of Diversity: Diversity is not merely a checkbox at Syntasso; it is a vital asset that enriches the organization. The team understands that embracing diverse perspectives drives success and fosters growth. By championing inclusivity, Syntasso creates a vibrant and equitable environment, where every voice is heard and valued, ultimately leading to more innovative solutions and a brighter future for all.

Transforming Backstage: From Portal to a Comprehensive Platform

In the fast-evolving world of software development, the need for streamlined and efficient processes has never been greater. Developers appreciate the intuitive, point-and-click experience offered by Backstage, a popular developer portal. However, platform teams often face significant challenges in managing, upgrading, and scaling this portal effectively. To address these pain points, Syntasso presents a powerful solution by integrating Syntasso Kratix Enterprise (SKE) with Backstage. This combination not only enhances functionality but also transforms how platform teams operate, enabling them to build better platforms and deliver applications with greater speed and safety.

Unlock Faster Delivery with Syntasso Kratix Enterprise

With the integration of SKE and Backstage, organizations can achieve a more agile development environment. Teams can create an API-driven composable platform that is easily configurable through user interfaces (UI), APIs, and command-line interfaces (CLI). This flexibility allows developers to ship applications faster, overcoming bottlenecks that typically slow down production. By enabling co-creation of platforms, SKE minimizes the time and expense associated with maintaining the portal. This collaborative approach allows teams to contribute to platform development, reducing redundancy and ensuring efficient resource use. SKE also ensures that best practices and policies are integrated from the outset, making it easier to maintain compliance over time. This focus on safety supports developers in delivering secure applications on day one, day two, and beyond.

Streamlining Platform Engineering Challenges

Many development teams struggle with ongoing issues related to upgrades, monitoring, and compliance that hinder their efficiency. SKE addresses these common challenges by providing support for day-two operations. Developers often face difficulties when using Backstage for tasks such as maintenance and policy changes. With SKE, platform engineers can create better platform APIs and automate processes, allowing developers to focus on delivering value rather than getting bogged down in operational hurdles. SKE promotes a culture of collaboration by allowing teams to "inner source" services in familiar programming languages. This fosters innovation and encourages contributions from all team members, enhancing the overall quality of the platform. By codifying day-two support into reusable workflows, platform engineers can implement consistent practices across the organization, streamlining operations and ensuring that best practices are upheld uniformly.

Enhancing Infrastructure Management with Kratix

Managing infrastructure effectively is critical for modern development teams, particularly when utilizing Terraform. However, developers often encounter challenges related to the complexities of infrastructure as code (IaC). SKE and Terraform work together to simplify these processes. By acting as the “intelligent glue” between Backstage and Terraform, SKE enables teams to build better platform APIs, abstractions, and automation. This integration helps speed up the delivery of applications and platform components, allowing teams to ship faster via UI, API, or CLI. With improved APIs and automation, organizations can significantly lower the costs associated with maintaining Terraform, allowing platform teams to focus on what truly matters—provisioning and managing infrastructure without getting lost in the complexities of code. SKE ensures that infrastructure best practices are applied uniformly across the fleet, reducing the risk of compliance violations and streamlining audit processes.

Building a Unified Platform Experience

Today’s development landscape requires a seamless integration of tools and processes. By leveraging Syntasso Kratix Enterprise, organizations can provide their teams with the support they need to thrive. SKE enables platform engineers to concentrate on empowering developers to ship software efficiently and effectively, ensuring that best practices are maintained across all operations, regardless of the day in the application lifecycle. The integration of SKE with Terraform creates a cohesive environment where platform engineering teams can provide everything-as-a-service (XaaS). This means developers can easily access the resources they need via a UI, API, or CLI, simplifying their workflow and enhancing productivity.

By upgrading Backstage from a simple portal to a robust platform through the integration of Syntasso Kratix Enterprise, organizations can revolutionize their approach to platform engineering. This powerful combination not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters collaboration and innovation, enabling teams to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced development environment.

About | Colin Humphreys

Colin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Syntasso. He previously held senior technology roles at VMware and Pivotal. Colin is an expert in platform-related topics and has delivered solutions for eBay, Volkswagen, PayPal, Cineworld, and others.

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