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Digital sovereignty

Your data. Your control. Your decision.

Our promise of safety

As a provider of modern cloud, Kubernetes and SaaS solutions, the protection of your data
and the security of your IT infrastructure is our priority.

We support you in making your IT landscape sovereign, future-proof and independent.

How we protect your data

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Location Germany: Trust through proximity

Our infrastructure and services are operated in Germany. That means for you:
  • Hosting and data processing exclusively in German data centers
  • Strict data protection standards in accordance with the GDPR
  • Clear transparency about storage locations and data flows
  • Direct contact persons on site
You stay in control without compromising on performance or scalability.
Legal certainty

Justiciability under
German law

Our services are fully subject to German law:
  • No dependence on extraterritorial laws
  • Contracts under German law
  • Clear compliance structures for regulated industries
  • Place of jurisdiction in Germany
This creates planning and future security and minimizes legal risks.
Open source and open standards

Open source & open standards

We rely on open source technologies and open standards. This ensures:
  • Transparency: You know what your software is doing
  • Independence: No vendor lock-in
  • Flexibility: Adaptable to your individual requirements
  • Innovation: through global communities
Open technologies enable sustainable and controllable IT strategies.
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Our data centers

Our two data centers are located in Nuremberg and are operated independently of each other with their own infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, switches and more). They are redundantly connected to each other at 100 Gbit/s via fiber optics.
More about our data centers
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Why data protection is important to us

Data protection and information security are part of our corporate culture. We continuously invest in training, technology and processes to protect your data in the best possible way.

Download our order processing contract for more information on this.

Further information on DSGVO

Your advantages at a glance

Control over your data.

Full control

about your data and systems.
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Legal certainty

by the German legal framework.
Transparency

Transparency

through open source & open standards.
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Independence

of world events.

Working together towards digital sovereignty

We support you – from the initial analysis and architecture through to the operation of your superior IT landscape.
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Modern alternatives to proprietary tools

Cloud infrastructure

With OpenStack, you operate a sovereign cloud infrastructure:

  • Scalable infrastructure
  • Full control over compute, storage and network
  • High availability & redundancy
  • Compatible with open standards and APIs
More about OpenStack

Monitoring & Observability

With Prometheus and Icinga, you can keep an overview of your systems at all times:

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Individual alerting strategies
  • Transparent system statuses
  • Integration into existing DevOps processes
More about Icinga
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Data management

With Nextcloud, you get a superior alternative to classic office and file sharing solutions:

  • Full data sovereignty
  • Collaboration in real time
  • Secure file storage and sharing
  • Contacts and communication from a single source
More about Nextcloud

DevOps & version management

With GitLab, you can rely on an integrated platform for modern software development:

  • Transparent development processes
  • Operation in own infrastructure possible
  • Version control, CI/CD and security
  • Independence from proprietary platforms
More about GitLab

FAQ

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What does digital sovereignty mean for my company in concrete terms?
Digital sovereignty means that you retain full control over your data, systems and digital processes. You decide where your data is stored, which technologies are used and the legal framework under which your IT is operated.
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Why is the German location an advantage?
Operating your IT in Germany ensures that your data is subject to the strict requirements of the GDPR. You also benefit from a clear legal framework, high data security and transparent data processing - without the influence of foreign legislation.
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What is the GDPR?
The GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation and is the German translation of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It is a regulation that has been in force in all EU member states since May 2018 and aims to strengthen data protection for individuals within the EU. The GDPR contains stricter rules for the processing of personal data by companies and organizations, as well as greater control and transparency for individuals over their personal data. The GDPR applies to all companies and organizations that collect or process personal data of EU citizens, regardless of where the company is located. Companies that violate the GDPR risk heavy fines and legal consequences.
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Why is the GDPR important?
The GDPR is important because it strengthens the data protection of individuals in the European Union and makes the processing of personal data by companies and organizations more transparent and secure. Before the introduction of the GDPR, companies and organizations in the EU had different data protection laws and practices, which led to confusion and uncertainty. The GDPR creates uniform rules for data protection and provides greater transparency and control for individuals over their data. Companies and organizations must now obtain the consent of the data subject before collecting and processing their personal data, and they must ensure that the data is secure and protected. The GDPR also gives individuals the right to have their data deleted by companies or to receive information about the processing of their data. Overall, the GDPR helps to increase trust in data protection and protect the fundamental rights of individuals.
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How do open source and open standards help with digital sovereignty?
Open source technologies offer full transparency, as the source code is openly accessible. Open standards ensure that systems remain interoperable and that you can switch flexibly between solutions at any time - without vendor lock-in.

Open source solutions are often even more secure than proprietary software. Open development means that security vulnerabilities are detected and rectified more quickly. You also have the option to customize and fully control security mechanisms.

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For which companies is digital sovereignty particularly important?
Companies with high data protection and compliance requirements, e.g. from the healthcare, public administration, finance or industry sectors, are the main beneficiaries. In principle, however, the topic is relevant for any company that wants to operate independently and securely in the long term.
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How do I move towards digital sovereignty?

The first step is to analyze your existing IT landscape. Based on this, we work together to develop a strategy that meets your security, compliance and flexibility requirements and implement it step by step. Feel free to contact us for an initial consultation.