Nextcloud – File Management as a Managed Service
File storage, collaboration, and add-on apps from a single platform – fully under your control.
With Nextcloud, we operate your GDPR-compliant alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive & Microsoft 365 – including the broad Nextcloud app ecosystem.
File Management with Nextcloud as a Managed Service
File storage, web access, desktop clients, office integration & add-on apps – operated by RiKuWe on your or our infrastructure.
- Web access & sync with desktop/mobile clients
- Granular user, group & permission management
- Integration with LDAP or SSO (e.g. Keycloak)
What is Nextcloud?
Nextcloud is an established open-source platform for file storage and collaboration, born out of the original ownCloud project. It stands out for:
- Mature PHP stack: broad compatibility with classic hosting & storage backends
- App ecosystem: hundreds of add-on apps, e.g. Talk (video/chat), Deck (Kanban), Calendar & Contacts
- Office integration: OnlyOffice or Collabora directly in the browser
- Open source: under AGPLv3
Our offering
We operate your Nextcloud instance – either:
- On your infrastructure (on-prem, private cloud, KubernetesKubernetes is a system for managing containerized applications – automated, scalable, and fault-tolerant. Learn more →)
- On our infrastructure (e.g. hosted in Austria)
We handle:
- Setup, updates & patchingPatch management keeps systems secure, stable, and reliably up to date. Learn more →
- Selection & configuration of the apps you need (Talk, Deck, office integration, and more)
- User management (manual, synced, or automated)
- MonitoringMonitoring spots problems before they escalate – active oversight, not just reacting. Learn more →, backupBackups are the life insurance of digital systems. Learn more → & recovery
- Integration with email, office tools, or Keycloak
Use cases
- Document sharing across companies & organizations
- GDPR-compliant alternative to US cloud services
- Central file storage for project work & remote teams
- Teams that also want video chat, Kanban boards, or calendars in the same system
Technical details
- Authentication: Nextcloud's own accounts, Keycloak, LDAP/AD
- Storage: filesystem, S3-compatible, external storage backends
- API: OCS, WebDAV, OpenID Connect
- Extendable: via the Nextcloud App Store & custom branding
Nextcloud or OCIS?
Both platforms come from the same lineage but set different priorities: ownCloud Infinite Scale is built for the performance and scalability of a modern Go microservice architecture, while Nextcloud focuses on a broad feature set through its app ecosystem. For particularly confidential documents, where even we as the operator shouldn't have access, we also operate CryptPad with zero-knowledge encryption. We're happy to advise which variant fits your requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate my existing ownCloud or Nextcloud?
Migration is possible, depending on version and usage. We'll work with you to find the right approach.
Where is my data stored?
Depending on your setup, either on your own infrastructure or in a European data center (e.g. Austria, Germany).
Which add-on apps are supported?
We set up the common Nextcloud apps, including Talk, Deck, Calendar, and Contacts. We'll review additional apps on request.
Ready to get started?
Let's discuss how we can set up and operate your file & collaboration solution.
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