The Nextcloud Podcast

Sebastian Holländer, Product Owner, and Michael Ernst, Chief Software Officer at hosting.de, discuss their journey with Nextcloud. They highlight why they chose it for its collaboration features and robust ecosystem. Michael explains how they've transformed their services into a managed offering, simplifying user management and deployment. They also delve into the importance of stability in updates, their choice of ZFS for storage, and their engaging support policies. Expect insights on improving user experience and strategic decisions that make Nextcloud accessible for everyone.

In this conversation, Michael Meeks, General Manager of Collabora Productivity and an open-source veteran, shares insights about Collabora Online's exciting journey. He discusses the importance of digital sovereignty, the innovative spin-out from SUSE, and how Collabora Online leverages LibreOffice's core for seamless interoperability. Michael also highlights the significance of community contributions, security measures, and unique deployment strategies that support thousands of users. Plus, he reflects on the cloud adoption surge spurred by the pandemic.

Marco Nöchel, CEO of HKN GmbH, and engineer Thorsten Krüger share insights on deploying Nextcloud solutions tailored to GDPR compliance. They discuss the evolution from Zimbra to Nextcloud and the benefits of tools like OnlyOffice and Deck. Learn about HKN's multi-region OpenStack cloud, their proactive upgrade support, and strategies for incident monitoring and user behavior management. Plus, discover their unique approach to backups, storage, and engaging customer workshops for effective file-sharing concepts.

In this engaging discussion, Arthur Schiwon, a Senior Software Engineer at Nextcloud and the mastermind behind Nextcloud Flow, shares insights into this innovative workflow engine. He explains how Nextcloud Flow centralizes fragmented app interfaces into a user-friendly system, enhancing task automation. Arthur dives into the flexibility of event-driven models, showcases real-world applications like file tagging and PDF conversion, and elaborates on developer integration for building new Flow components. Tune in for a glimpse into boosting productivity with seamless workflows!

In this conversation, Stefan Niedermann, a dedicated software developer and Nextcloud community contributor, shares his journey in open source. He recalls his early days with Nextcloud and the excitement of Hack Weeks. Stefan dives into the functionalities of the Nextcloud Deck app, discussing its kanban board features and offline support. He reflects on the unique design of the Notes app, emphasizing its Markdown simplicity. Plus, he touches on how others can contribute, fostering a collaborative environment within the community.

Edeltraut Bapp, a Sales Coordinator at Nextcloud, shares her delightful experiences of living and working in Hawaii. She describes the island lifestyle, from stunning beaches to the unique climate and vibrant culture. Edeltraut reveals how Christmas feels in the tropics, complete with local holiday foods like poke and kalua pig, and festive traditions like Mele Kalikimaka. She also discusses the dynamics of remote work, the importance of teamwork, and her role in sales at Nextcloud, all while soaking in the beauty of her Hawaiian surroundings.

In this episode, Björn Schießle, the sales engineering team lead at Nextcloud and a seasoned contributor, shares insights from his unique background in software engineering. He dives into the fascinating world of federation, explaining how multiple Nextcloud instances can collaborate seamlessly. Björn highlights the importance of privacy with user consent features for data visibility and the innovative use of trusted servers. He also discusses the challenges of customer integrations and shares exciting examples of how federated sharing is revolutionizing file access.

Rhys Davies, Product Manager at Canonical, discusses the innovative world of Ubuntu Appliances designed to simplify user experience. He highlights the advantages of using Nextcloud as an appliance, emphasizing security and ease of use over traditional installs. Rhys shares insights on targeted users, upcoming appliances like Rocket.Chat, and the importance of community feedback. He also addresses the challenges of onboarding and plans to improve tutorials, making Ubuntu more accessible for everyone.

Frank Karlitschek, the founder and CEO of Nextcloud, shares insights on remote work culture in his company. He discusses how their global team thrives across time zones from places like Hawaii to Cape Verde. The importance of trust over tracking, keeping meetings short and optional, and focusing on outcomes are key themes. Frank highlights innovative product improvements to enhance remote collaboration, such as Nextcloud Talk and integrated tools for project management. He also shares experiences from the pandemic that shaped their remote practices.

In this engaging conversation, Jan-Christoph Borchardt, the UX and design lead at Nextcloud, shares insights into the world of design within the open-source community. He discusses the origins of Nextcloud's logo, emphasizes the importance of simplicity, and explores collaborative tools like GitHub for design discussions. Jan highlights usability testing methods and how new developers can kickstart their journey with community support. He passionately advocates for more designers in open source and details the practical workflows that bridge design and code.