Skytap

Skytap, Inc. is a private cloud computing company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2006. Originally named Illumita, it was rebranded to Skytap in 2008. The company specializes in infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solutions that help enterprises migrate, run, and modernize traditional applications, particularly those on IBM Power Systems, in the public cloud with minimal changes. Skytap offers self-service access to cloud environments designed for development, testing, training, and running enterprise applications. Its platform supports both IBM Power Systems workloads and x86 workloads, facilitating the migration of legacy systems to the cloud. The company partners with Microsoft Azure and IBM Cloud to enhance its offerings. Skytap operates data centers in multiple regions worldwide and serves a diverse range of enterprise and mid-market customers, including notable names like Honeywell and Okta. In 2024, Skytap was acquired by Kyndryl, further strengthening its position in the hybrid cloud services market.