In this talk, I present a novel, meta-operating system approach to the cloud continuum - showcasing the NebulOuS project vision and the first results that enable cloud continuum ops.

NebulOuS accomplishes substantial research contributions in the realms of cloud continuum brokerage by introducing methods and tools for enabling secure and optimal application provisioning and reconfiguration over the cloud continuum.

NebulOuS project develops a platform that seamlessly exploits edge nodes in conjunction with multi-cloud resources, to cope with the requirements posed by low latency applications. We call this kind of platform a Meta Operating System (MOS) as it works as the layer above traditional operating systems.

The NebulOuS software is published on GitHub at https://github.com/eu-nebulous under an open-source licence: Mozilla Public Licence 2.0. It extensively uses other open-source software published under permissive licences such as Apache License 2.0. Most notably, the core of deployment relies on Kubernetes, KubeVela and Knative. The solution includes the following directions of work: - Modelling methods and tools for describing the cloud continuum, application requirements, and data streams; for assuring the QoS of the provisioned services. - Efficient comparison of available offerings, using appropriate multi-criteria decision-making methods. - Addressing the security aspects emerging in the cloud continuum. - Conducting and monitoring smart contracts-based service level agreements.

Paweł Skrzypek is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in AI, cloud computing, and investment technology. Currently, he serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Omphalos Fund, where he drives innovation in investment strategies. Previously, he held the role of CEO at Omphalos Fund, overseeing investment processes. As CTO at AI Investments Ltd., he has spent seven years pioneering AI-driven portfolio optimization, leveraging machine learning and reinforcement learning techniques. With past roles at 7bulls.com, Cyfrowy Polsat, and Javart, Paweł has extensive expertise in cloud architecture, software development, and IT project management.