SaaS vs Self-Hosted Infrastructure: What a Cost Comparison Really Means
Per-user SaaS pricing is easy to understand, but long-term total costs surprise many organisations. Here we compare the real cost factors — not just licence fees.
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MikroTik: Capable European Network Hardware with an Honest Licensing Model
MikroTik makes routers, switches, and wireless equipment from their factory in Latvia. Their hardware is used by ISPs and network engineers worldwide, their pricing is competitive, and their licensing …
Read article →Nextcloud Talk vs Microsoft Teams: Video Conferencing on Your Own Server
Microsoft Teams comes with the M365 package and everyone knows it. Nextcloud Talk offers a genuine alternative for organisations that want to keep video traffic on their own infrastructure.
Read article →German Brand, Finnish Location: Why Hetzner's Helsinki DC Works Well for European Clients
Hetzner recently opened a data centre near Helsinki. For German businesses looking for EU-based infrastructure with a familiar vendor relationship, the combination works well. TechWise recently set up …
Read article →AI That Stays on Your Server: Nextcloud's Approach to Privacy-First AI
Most AI tools work by sending your data to a cloud service you do not control. Nextcloud takes a different approach — AI features that run on your own infrastructure, using models you choose. Here is …
Read article →What Does a Nextcloud Migration Actually Look Like?
Moving to self-hosted Nextcloud sounds like a significant undertaking. In practice, a well-planned migration is straightforward — but the planning is what makes it so. Here is a realistic walkthrough …
Read article →GDPR, Data Residency, and Why Finland Makes Sense for European Cloud Infrastructure
For European businesses that take GDPR compliance seriously, where data is stored — and who controls that infrastructure — matters more than most organisations realise. Finland offers a compelling …
Read article →Nextcloud vs Microsoft 365: Why Some Businesses Choose to Own Their Platform
Microsoft 365 is the default choice for most organisations. But for businesses where data control, GDPR compliance, and long-term cost predictability matter, there is a stronger alternative. Here is …
Read article →Ransomware: Are you prepared for an Attack?
Ransomware attacks are not a distant possibility — they are a guaranteed risk in today’s digital world. The difference between survival and catastrophe is preparation.
Read article →Achieving Digital Sovereignty in a Vendor-Locked World
In today’s interconnected world, digital sovereignty (DS) has become a crucial topic for businesses and individuals alike. But what exactly is digital sovereignty, and why is it important?
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