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for flexible and cost-efficient open-source applications

At |knowhere, we understand that modern businesses need flexible, secure, and scalable software solutions that seamlessly integrate into their processes. Our open-source business applications provide exactly that – tailored solutions that save costs while giving you full control over your IT infrastructure. With our expertise, we help you leverage the best technology for your business, while we take care of implementation, hosting, and security.

Optimized Open-Source Solutions for Your Business

Quality and Security through Precise Execution

At |knowhere, quality and security are our top priorities. Every application undergoes extensive testing to ensure it meets your stability, performance, and security requirements. We combine the flexibility of open-source solutions with our professional services to guarantee maximum efficiency and reliability for your business.

Careful Application Selection

At the |knowhere Labs, we thoroughly test each software for stability and security vulnerabilities before integrating it into your environment. You receive only proven and optimized solutions that work reliably in the long term.

Extensive Testing

Our rigorous testing procedures ensure that your applications run smoothly even in complex IT environments. With regular updates and continuous monitoring, we ensure lasting security and performance.

Custom Deployment Plan

Each project receives a custom deployment plan tailored to your business needs. From installation to training, we handle every step to ensure a smooth start.

IT Operations and Security

Our IT operations include regular maintenance, monitoring, and updates to keep your applications running securely and efficiently. Security is our top priority: we use the latest measures to protect your data and meet compliance requirements.

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Open-Source Made Simple!

Answers to Your Most Common Questions

Open-source software is software whose source code is publicly available. Anyone can download, use, modify, and develop it further. It is maintained by a community and offers businesses flexibility and independence from proprietary vendors.

Yes, open-source software is considered very secure. Since the source code is public, it can be reviewed and improved by a large developer community. Security vulnerabilities are often detected and fixed faster. Additionally, at |knowhere, we implement strict security measures to ensure maximum protection.

Open-source software is cost-effective, flexible, and customizable. There are no licensing fees, and you are not dependent on a single vendor. Businesses can modify it to fit their needs and fully integrate it into their processes.

Although the software is free, costs arise from implementation, hosting, maintenance, and support. |knowhere ensures that the software is optimally integrated and provides professional support, ensuring smooth operation of your business processes. Our services allow you to focus on your core business while we handle the technical side.

We thoroughly test each application in our |knowhere Labs. We focus on stability, security, scalability, and long-term support from the developer community. Our goal is to provide only the best and most stable solutions for your business needs.

With hosted solutions, we manage the hosting in our secure cloud infrastructure, simplifying maintenance and operations. On-premise solutions are installed and managed on your own infrastructure, offering more control but also more responsibility in the IT area. Both options offer advantages depending on your business needs.

We provide comprehensive support, including consultation, implementation, hosting, and ongoing maintenance. Whether you need customization or help with application operation, our team is there with expert knowledge.

The time depends on the complexity and needs of your business. After a needs analysis, we create a customized deployment plan. Implementation can be completed within a few weeks, depending on the adjustments required.

Yes, that’s one of the biggest advantages of open-source software. It can be modified and optimized to meet your specific requirements, ensuring it fits perfectly with your business processes.

Our team provides proactive support and continuously monitors your systems. If any issues arise, we respond immediately and resolve them quickly to minimize downtime. We also offer service-level agreements (SLAs) with guaranteed response times.

We offer scalable hosting solutions that grow with your business. Our open-source solutions can be easily adapted to changing needs, whether it’s for more users, larger data volumes, or additional features. We ensure that your IT infrastructure keeps pace with your growth.

Security is our top priority. We implement strict security standards, regular updates, backups, and state-of-the-art encryption technologies. We also conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities. Whether hosted or on-premise, your data is always protected.

Yes, open-source software can be easily integrated into existing systems. Our experienced developers tailor the solutions to your IT landscape, ensuring seamless workflows in your business.

Yes, we offer training to ensure that your team can effectively use the deployed open-source solutions. We customize the training to your specific needs and provide both basic and advanced training sessions.

We host and support these applications

Dolibarr ERP/CRM

Dolibarr ERP/CRM is a powerful open-source solution that helps companies manage business processes. We chose Dolibarr because it is 100% open-source, has a solid code base, and is therefore ideal for customization. We have studied the entire code and, based on that, developed various add-ons and a comprehensive automation solution built on this ERP system. Dolibarr is flexible, extensible, and provides us with the perfect foundation to create tailored solutions for our clients.

Jitsi Web Conference

Jitsi is an open-source web conferencing solution that is ideal for companies of all sizes. We value privacy, which is why we chose Jitsi – it’s fully open-source and gives us full control over our data. Innovation and creative discussions need to be protected, and Jitsi enables this through secure, scalable video conferencing. For businesses, it’s the perfect solution to conduct simple, data-secure meetings – regardless of company size.

Mattermost Chat System

Mattermost is an open-source chat solution specifically developed to ensure private and secure communication for businesses. It offers the ability to integrate automatable bots for tasks such as support or employee onboarding. Mattermost is scalable, resource-efficient, and can be customized to meet the company’s needs. Thanks to its fully open-source base, we have full control over data and features and can flexibly extend the solution.

Nextcloud as a Teams Alternative

Nextcloud is an open-source platform for file storage and team collaboration. We consciously chose Nextcloud because we wanted a productive and effective alternative to Microsoft Teams. In direct comparison, we found that with Nextcloud, we can work much faster, better, and more productively. It offers full team functionality, including simultaneous document editing, and integrates seamlessly with other open-source solutions. This makes Nextcloud the perfect choice for companies that value efficiency and data protection.

Collabora Online

Collabora Online is a powerful open-source office solution that integrates seamlessly with other applications like Dolibarr and Nextcloud. We use LibreOffice as our standard office package because it works excellently with these applications. Additionally, LibreOffice offers interesting server packages that allow for extended use. Collabora Online provides an ideal 360-degree solution for our business, offering full integration for real-time collaborative document editing.

Linux Desktop

Linux is a flexible and powerful operating system that gives us the freedom to tailor our systems to our needs without external control. We intentionally use Linux because we appreciate the ability to handle many tasks with built-in tools. Additionally, by extending the lifespan of Linux systems, we contribute significantly to environmental protection. Compared to Windows, our Linux desktops are more efficient and offer a more stable and secure work environment.

Linux Server

Linux servers are the backbone of our IT operations. They provide us with the flexibility to ensure the highest security and performance. Thanks to extensive security options and excellent performance features, we exclusively use Linux servers in our infrastructure. This ensures that our IT systems always run optimally and securely.

Application Security à la |knowhere

Security is our top priority. Our specialized teams ensure that your applications are always up to date through regular updates, quick security checks, and proactive threat detection. With us by your side, you can be confident that your IT infrastructure meets the highest security standards – without compromising performance.

Ready to transform your business with flexible and secure open-source solutions?

Contact us now to find out how we can optimize your IT – individually, securely, and cost-effectively.

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