Blogs
Insights on secure data exchange, digital sovereignty, and open source — from the team that built the platform.
I’m a script kid running an OSPO. That’s the point.
What volunteering with Germany’s disaster-relief agency taught me about running an OSPO: the most valuable person in a crisis isn’t the most technical one.
Kiteworks Open Source Program Office (ownCloud)
Kiteworks empowers organizations to manage risk in every send, share, receive, and save of sensitive content, protecting over 200 million end users across thosuands of global enterprises and government agencies. The Kiteworks Open Source Program Office is the steward of ownCloud, the open-source platform for sovereign secure data exchange, file synchronization, and collaboration. Built from the ground up in Go with zero database dependency, ownCloud Infinite Scale scales from a single binary to million-user deployments. Guided by a published governance charter and Apache 2.0 licensing, the OSPO ensures ownCloud remains a transparent, community-driven digital commons.
ownCloud now fully integrated in Microsoft Teams
ownCloud now provides integration of its open source file sync and share solution in Microsoft Teams. Existing setups can be connected quickly, easily and securely.
Monthly update: Improving the interfaces that connect teams and their tools
In July, we focused on making major UI improvements more accessible.
New: Find the ownCloud server repositories at OBS
The ownCloud server complete packages are now available from repositories at software.opensuse.org. Please update your repos accordingly to be able to upgrade to the ownCloud server 10.8 release.
New release! ownCloud Server 10.8 is here
The new interface, originally developed for the modernized ownCloud Infinite Scale, is now ready to fundamentally enhance ownCloud 10 deployments!
Checklist: 12 Criteria to help you pick a secure and efficient law firm cloud
A private cloud enables law firms to collaborate securely and efficiently, both internally and with clients.
How to leverage Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 the safe way
We explain how you can use Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 without violating data protection laws
Getting started: 6 efficient ways of sharing your folder (or file)
ownCloud gives you six different ways of sharing a file or folder. In this blog post, we explain when to use which.
ownCloud and Kaspersky to form technology partnership
From now on, the two companies jointly provide an integration for Kaspersky Scan Engine with ownCloud Enterprise using the ICAP protocol.
Continuous improvement makes your secure data platform even more productive
In May, we improved the ownCloud Apps for iOS and Android. Learn more about the newly released Anti-Virus App as well as updates on ownCloud Infinite Scale. Find out how to make sure data processing respects privacy issues.
New release: Through ICAP, ownCloud Enterprise now works with the major names in Anti-Virus
We are proud to release the ownCloud Anti-Virus App version 1.0.0 that now features the Internet Content Adaptation Protocol or ICAP for Enterprise installations.
ownCloud Android App 2.18 released
The ownCloud Android App 2.18 brings new settings options, like using separate accounts for photo and video uploads. Please have a look at your settings after updating!
How-to: Hosting ownCloud Infinite Scale on Uberspace
Our guest author Markus Feilner explains how to install ownCloud Infinite Scale on Uberspace in a few easy steps.
Microsoft’s 2022 EU Data Boundary is a bold smokescreen
Microsoft has announced a plan called EU Data Boundary to largely process data from European companies and administrations on servers in the EU. This proposal misses the real core problem, argues ownCloud CEO Tobias Gerlinger.
5 tips to reduce liability risks when using cloud services after the privacy shield verdict
The grace period after the demise privacy shield is over. Data protection authorities in EU countries are now targeting companies for processing personal data with US cloud services.
How automotive manufacturers can implement secure supplier portals
ownCloud explains how to orchestrate the exchange of confidential information between automotive manufacturers and their suppliers efficiently and securely.