Private Cloud & Self-Hosting
Your business data is among the most valuable assets of your company. By using major cloud services like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, you're entrusting that asset to companies whose servers are outside your control, often outside the European Union entirely. A private cloud gives you full control over where your data lives and who can access it.
TechCraft sets up private cloud systems based on the Nextcloud platform, a proven open-source solution used by institutions and companies across Europe. With Nextcloud, you get file sharing, synchronization, calendar, contacts, and team collaboration, all on infrastructure you control. Combined with OnlyOffice, you also get a full office suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
GDPR regulations require that you know where the personal data of your clients and employees is stored. With a private cloud, the answer is simple: on your server, under your jurisdiction. This simplifies regulatory compliance and eliminates the risk of unilateral changes to terms of service imposed by big cloud providers.
We also set up private email servers as an alternative to Gmail and Outlook, giving you complete control over your business communications.
Nextcloud Platform
We set up and configure Nextcloud as the central hub for your files, calendars, contacts, and team collaboration. You get features comparable to Google Drive and Dropbox, but with full control over your data and no per-user monthly subscriptions that grow with your team.
OnlyOffice for Documents
We integrate OnlyOffice with your Nextcloud system for editing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents directly in the browser. It supports real-time collaboration and is fully compatible with Microsoft Office formats, so your clients and partners won't notice the difference.
GDPR Compliance & Data Sovereignty
With a private cloud, your data stays on a server you control, in Croatia or within the EU. This simplifies GDPR compliance, eliminates dependence on foreign service providers, and ensures your business data is never subject to foreign data access laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a private cloud complicated to use?
Not at all. Nextcloud offers an intuitive web interface and desktop/mobile apps that work just like Google Drive or Dropbox. Your employees can sync files, share documents, and collaborate as a team without technical expertise. The only difference is that data stays under your control.
What if something breaks? Who provides support?
TechCraft provides technical support and maintenance for your private cloud system. We set up automated backups, monitoring, and alerts so that potential issues are resolved before they affect your work. We're available for support when you need it.
How many users can use a private cloud?
A private cloud scales to your needs, from small teams with a few users to companies with dozens of employees. Unlike commercial services, you don't pay per user, which means adding new team members doesn't increase your monthly licensing costs.
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