Notices by Nextcloud ?☁️? (nextcloud@mastodon.xyz)

Shall we push for Platinum once again in 2025? 😇

Last year, your support placed Nextcloud at the top of the CloudComputing-Insider IT Awards. Let's get there once again!

Here's how to cast your vote: https://nextcloud.com/blog/vote-for-nextcloud-in-the-cloudcomputing-insider-it-awards-2025/

Miss #Pocket? 🥲 We have a fix! 👋

Nextcloud Bookmarks helps you organize and sync your links, offering extra privacy and integration opportunities on top of that. And it's open source. And people love it!

https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/bookmarks

Sorbonne University chooses on-premises collaboration with Nextcloud 🤝✨

The university's 10k employees and 55k students use Nextcloud as their digital collaboration platform, a perfect match for their data sovereignty policy. Read our case study!

https://nextcloud.com/blog/case_studies/sorbonne-university-implements-nextcloud-solution/

“But the real magic happened once I started exploring what Nextcloud could actually do.” 🪄

Read the empowering story by Jeff McGinty on #howtogeek about de-googling his workspace with Nextcloud and taking back control of his data:

https://www.howtogeek.com/switched-to-linux-this-app-helped-me-drop-google-for-good/

What are Nextcloud release channels and which one is best for you? 🚢

Read our guide to understand our release process and choose what's the best way to update, depending on your needs!

https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-release-channels-and-how-to-track-them/

“The belief that open source is unsafe or unusable is simply not true.” 💡

The Dutch cooperative SURF aims to prove that — by creating a framework to support digital commons and assist institutions in adopting open-source collaboration tools such as Nextcloud Hub.

@SIDN
@wlaatje

🔗 https://www.sidnfonds.nl/nieuws/surf-bouwt-ondersteunings-framework-voor-digitale-gemeenschapsgoederen

Out-of-band maintenance updates for Nextcloud Hub 8 (29.0.14), 9 (30.0.8) and 10 (31.0.2) are available 🚀

Keep your server up to date! Read more about the update below and find the changelog on our website.

https://nextcloud.com/blog/out-of-band-maintenance-updates-for-nextcloud-hub-8-9-and-10/

80% of German SMEs use Microsoft Office versions ending support in 2025 — It's time for a change!

Switch to Nextcloud Office for #openSource flexibility, data sovereignty, and GDPR compliance.

Take control of your data and avoid #BigTech's grip!

https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-office-your-privacy-upgrade-as-microsoft-office-end-of-life-approaches/

Tired of Teams' data risks? 🤔 Nextcloud Talk is your fully-featured open source alternative!

Chat, video, webinars, file sharing, GDPR+HIPAA compliant, encrypted, and free of vendor lock-in.

Reclaim your privacy with Nextcloud Talk!

https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-talk-our-open-source-answer-to-microsoft-teams/

Nextcloud Hub 10 is coming soon – the ultimate private cloud solution! 🔥

Join us February 25, 2025, at 2 PM CET | 8 AM EST for the global online launch.

Sign up now to be among the first to experience it!

https://youtu.be/nDKRR8wlcqA

Nextcloud's federation: for a better digitally sovereign future!

At the core of Nextcloud's mission: We don't want to live in a world where 5 #BigTech companies control all communication and collaboration.

We all deserve something better!

https://youtu.be/exuVtfM8-5Q

🌐 Nextcloud's federation supercharges collaboration between servers!

Federated file sharing, video calls, and chats across servers - all while keeping your data under your control.

Decentralize, prioritize privacy, and break free from Big Tech! 🚀

https://youtu.be/wYjR3sTto3I

⛑️ Don't wait for World Backup Day to safeguard your memories and critical data!

Nextcloud can secure your data automatically: From photos and videos to important documents, Nextcloud offers seamless syncing across all your devices!

Learn more today 👇🏽

https://nextcloud.com/blog/how-to-backup-your-files-with-an-open-source-file-sync-tool/

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s celebrate the journey - our annual wrap-up is here! 💫

This year brought stories to tell, and we captured them all in this year’s review. Let's have good look at what made it worth celebrating! 🎉

#YearInReview

https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-2024-wrap-up/

Discover Nextcloud Talk - the privacy-respecting, open source answer to Microsoft Teams!

Join our FREE webinar on December 18th for a sneak peek at the exciting new features in the new Nextcloud Talk release:

#NextcloudTalk #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSourceSecurity

https://nextcloud.com/blog/event/nextcloud-talk-microsoft-teams-answer/

#Opensource needs an answer to Microsoft Teams. And now, there is one!

Tired of vendor lock-in and high prices? Want a secure and private communication platform?

Nextcloud Talk has what you need!

See what Nextcloud Talk can do for you 👇🏽

https://Nextcloud.com/blog/Nextcloud-talk-our-open-source-answer-to-microsoft-teams/

✨ We are releasing the first digitally sovereign alternative to Microsoft Teams – open source and without vendor lock-in ✨

Today, at the Nextcloud Enterprise Day in France, we introduce the first GDPR-compliant collaboration platform integrating all essential features needed by modern teams – from chats and video conferences to webinars.

Check out our blog 👇


https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-talk-our-open-source-answer-to-microsoft-teams/

Reclaim your privacy with powerful open-source AI models 🔓✨

Let's explore open-source AI and its benefits, and look at a few great AI models from the perspective of the OS AI definition and our very own Ethical AI rating.

https://nextcloud.com/blog/how-open-source-ai-models-can-help-you-take-control-of-your-privacy/

Amnesty International Spain protects the data of 2.3k activists with Nextcloud Enterprise 🕊️

“We love the independence Nextcloud Hub gives. We have the opportunity to choose.”

Download the case study to learn more:

https://nextcloud.com/blog/amnesty-international-in-spain-case-study/

Nextcloud recognized with World Summit Award Germany 🏆

We’re honoured to receive the award in the Government & Citizen Engagement category for enabling organizations to regain control over their data.

Read more:
https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-recognized-with-world-summit-award-germany/