Nextcloud is an open-source platform for file synchronization, shared document editing, calendars, contacts, tasks and communication. It offers the benefits of modern cloud services such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, while remaining fully self-hostable and privacy-compliant.
What sets Nextcloud apart:
Data sovereignty: all data stays on your own infrastructure.
Collaboration: shared document editing, file sharing, chat and video conferencing.
Security: end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication and role-based permission management.
Extensibility: over 100 official apps, from office suites (Collabora, OnlyOffice) to groupware, automation and monitoring.
Openness: API-first, open source, compatible with common standards such as WebDAV, CalDAV and CardDAV.
This makes Nextcloud a comprehensive, open alternative to proprietary cloud offerings, ideal for companies that want to keep their data and processes under their own control.
Our experience with Nextcloud in client projects
We have been using Nextcloud for over a decade, originally under the name Owncloud. Over this long period, we have gained extensive experience migrating from Owncloud to Nextcloud and upgrading between different Nextcloud versions. Internally, we use Nextcloud as our central solution for file management and for securely exchanging files with external partners. The platform is an integral part of our daily work and the foundation for efficient, secure collaboration.
Understanding the strengths and mastering the challenges
Nextcloud stands out for its flexibility, extensibility and complete control over all data. We use numerous built-in features such as calendars (CalDAV), contacts (CardDAV) and shared file access, and have integrated Nextcloud seamlessly into our identity management system via single sign-on. We know the particularities of the desktop client on Windows and Linux as well as the integration of mobile devices. Challenges such as operating behind proxies, container-based deployment or managing large data volumes on different file backends are part of our everyday work.
Our contribution to stable Nextcloud environments
We support the setup, migration and optimization of Nextcloud systems and help run them securely and with high performance. Our best practices include high-performance setups, sensible backup strategies and scalable operation of Nextcloud in production environments. We pay particular attention to data integrity, stability and a sustainable maintenance structure to ensure reliable long-term use.
Why we are the right partner for Nextcloud
- Over a decade of experience with Owncloud and Nextcloud
- Deep technical know-how in migration, operation and integration
- Expertise in single sign-on, proxy operation and containerization
- Focus on performance, security and sustainable system architecture