Assuming there are about 3 billion computer users, it is highly unlikely that they are all satisfied with the same harmonious system or desktop, or that it meets all the requirements of all these users.

And it is absolutely dangerous when one monopolist or two corporations have control over all these people. Accordingly, it should be a concern of all people that there are numerous solutions.

#bigtech #gafam #privacy #diday #DigitaleSouveränität

Big Tech: huge boring impersonal HQ in the outskirts.

Us: historic brick building by a frozen waterfall in the middle of #Oslo

Who's winning now? 😎

#BigTech #European

Welcome to 2026! 🎆

Fortune favors the bold. Let’s do even more this year to challenge #BigTech and regain control over our data and privacy. 💪

Have a wonderful year, you all!

And... don't forget to register for the Nextcloud Special Event, Feb 18! 👉 nextcloud.com/special-event-wi…

A Swiss group has raised concerns over Big Tech cloud infra use.

itsfoss.com/news/privatim-decl…

#privacy #bigtech #switzerland

Swiss Data Protection Group Says US Cloud Giants Can't Meet Privacy Standards

Lack of end-to-end encryption makes international cloud services unsuitable, privatim says.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)}

Stronger together! 🤝 Nextcloud introduces its new Channel Partner Program.

Its goals?
• Strengthen partner collaboration
• Support international growth
• Make sovereign technology more accessible
• Reduce #BigTech dependencies.

Find out more! 👇 nextcloud.com/channel-partner-…

Nextcloud Channel Partner Program

Become part of the success story and join the Nextcloud channel partner program for regaining data control

^Nextcloud

#OpenSource or #BigTech: who gives interoperability a better definition? 🤔

In our recent showdown, we were looking at Nextcloud and Microsoft 365 from the perspective of APIs, open standards, user management, migration and more:

nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-v…

Nextcloud vs Microsoft interoperability: how open source gets it right - Nextcloud

We compare Nextcloud vs Microsoft interoperability to understand which tools are more connected and connectable — and why it is important.

^{Mikhail Korotaev (Nextcloud)}

Your time is valuable, but so is your data. ⚠️

Keep both safe with #NextcloudCalendar, your open source and self-hosted alternative to #BigTech scheduling tools.

Discover the latest features: 👉nextcloud.com/blog/reclaim-you…

After 4 years without action, we withdraw our EU complaint against Microsoft.

But: vendor lock-in and #BigTech gatekeeping still limits user choice.

We’ll keep building a proven, truly digitally sovereign workplace!

Read more👇

nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-d…

Those first two seem like villain hideouts. 🦹‍♂️

#linux #bigtech

To trust or not to trust? 🤔

#Microsoft's “Digital Principles for Europe”, No2:

“We will uphold Europe’s digital resilience even when there is geopolitical volatility.”

Let's break it down and see if #BigTech can keep its promises!

👉 nextcloud.com/blog/microsoft-s…

How real are Microsoft sovereign cloud's digital principles?- Nextcloud

Can a Microsoft sovereign cloud for Europe exist? Discover what Microsoft's "Digital Principles for Europe" mean as we put them to the test.

^{Katrin Goethals (Nextcloud)}

#BigTech under oath. ⚖️

Microsoft admits: it can’t guarantee French citizen data won’t be handed to foreign authorities, even under a “#SovereignCloud” deal. 🤯

Marketing vs. reality? The gap is wide.

Discover the full story 👉 nextcloud.com/blog/big-techs-s…

#BigTech vendors ❤️ SaaS

#Microsoft's 15% price increase on #On-Prem products is a reminder: #VendorLockIn is real, and costly. 💰

Find out more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/bl…

Licensing and pricing updates for on-premises server products coming July 2025

*Update – June 2025: The price increases for the Core CAL Suite and Enterprise CAL Suite will now take effect on August 1, 2025, instead of July 1, as originally announced.

^{JeremyCarlson (TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM)}

We need more such saviors 🥹

#privacy #proton #bigtech

Discover why Nextcloud is the go-to alternative to #BigTech for organizations prioritizing data sovereignty! 🚀

🔒 With Nextcloud, you maintain full control over your data while ensuring robust, stable, and feature-rich private cloud collaboration.

youtu.be/uhrF1F3d2f0

#NextcloudTalk gives you powerful collaboration tools, without #BigTech lock-in.

Here are the features released in #NextcloudHub10, and how they ensure full #Compliance and #DataControl.

Blog: 🔗 nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-t…

Launch video: 📽️ youtube.com/watch?v=OkGd_pNuYw…

Nextcloud Talk “Munich”: building resilient communication - Nextcloud

Introducing Nextcloud Talk "Munich" — now even more resilient, powerful and easy to get started with. Read this blog to find out more.

^{Mikhail Korotaev (Nextcloud)}

Why does Europe need the Digital Markets Act enforced NOW?

There is strong public support for the enforcement of our laws and curtailing the abuses of #BigTech. It is crucial for the future of Europe and that is why we think it's time to act.

nextcloud.com/blog/enforce-the…

#VendorLockIn is a financial AND strategic trap. ❌

From rising fees to hidden dependencies, #BigTech keeps you dependent on their services.

But achieving #DigitalSovereignty might be easier than you think.

Discover more in our latest blog post: "What is vendor lock-in? The real price of Big Tech."

🔗 nextcloud.com/blog/what-is-ven…

What is vendor lock-in? The real price of Big Tech - Nextcloud

Discover the full cost of vendor lock-in. How does Big Tech limit your freedom? And what can open source solutions like Nextcloud do for you?

^{Katrin Goethals (Nextcloud)}

"Disruptors for #DigitalSovereignty"

What do Asterix and Obelix and #OpenSource have in common? In the article by Raconteur, our founder Frank Karlitschek talks coding roots, resilience against #BigTech domination, and liberation through sovereignty.

raconteur.net/technology/nextc…

Nextcloud's CEO is on a mission to take on the hyperscalers - Raconteur

Nextcloud, an open-source alternative to Microsoft and Google, has pinned itself to the digital sovereignty movement in Europe

^{Tamlin Magee (Raconteur Media Ltd)}

Travel the world without sharing your location history with #BigTech.

#NextcloudMaps offers:
🌐 Customizable maps
👣 Routing options
📸 Photos on the map
📍 Finding lost phones
🧭 Loading past routes

And more!

Try it today 👉 apps.nextcloud.com/apps/maps

Say bye to #BigTech lock-in and hi to Nextcloud Workspace, the European alternative to Microsoft 365 for bigger organizations, in partnership with IONOS.

💼 Office suite
📩 Email
🎥 Video calls
And more!

Launching Q3 2025. Stay tuned! 👉 nextcloud.com/newsletter/

Subscribe to our newsletters - Nextcloud

Subscribe to our newsletters and stay up to date with Nextcloud news, Nextcloud events and release announcements. You can unsubscribe any time!

^Nextcloud

Why did we need a fully integrated, #PrivacyFirst #OnlineCollab tool? 🤔

Because in today’s market, there was no resilient, #OpenSource answer to #BigTech for messaging, video calls, file sharing & docs.

Until now.

Discover the new #NextcloudTalk 👉 youtu.be/YtC6bYmS5Iw?t=285

If you work with #BigTech, chances are your online communication is not as private as you'd like.

➡️ Meet #NextcloudTalk “Munich”, your #PrivacyFirst, #OpenSource communication platform featuring:

💬 Team chat
🎥 Secure meetings
🎓 Webinars & training
☎️ Telephony
🔐 Secure View & more

Explore all features now, and get ready to take back control of your collaboration stack.

👉 nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-talk-munich

Impact millions with your open source contributions! 🚀

Nextcloud's open source nature empowers devs to innovate with the best
#OpenSource #TechCommunity in the world. 🎉

Help us build the best alternative to #BigTech!

nextcloud.com/developer/

Develop for Nextcloud: App development tutorials

These app development tutorials will help you easily write new Nextcloud applications, extend existing features or integrate other software.

^Nextcloud

Incredible (but predictable) : #Microsoft has blocked the International Criminal Court's access (#ICC) to its services on the orders of the #Trump mafia.

Read that carefully : an international organisation that has no presence in the United States and no US legal rights has had its work tools blocked simply because it disagrees with the Trump administration. 🚩

Get the hell out of it right now.

› apnews.com/article/icc-trump-s…

#Facism #Autocraty #Criminal #BigTech

AI-powered business processes minus privacy threats from #BigTech? 🎯

In our recent guide, we explain how you can integrate ethical, privacy-respecting AI into your business based on some common use cases.

nextcloud.com/blog/integrating…

Integrating AI into your business without selling your data to Big Tech - Nextcloud

Integrating AI into your business shouldn't cost you your privacy. Discover how ethical AI can support your business with Nextcloud Assistant

^{Katrin Goethals (Nextcloud)}

🇪🇺 Europe’s future AI rules are at stake!

30 MEPs demand a clear, strict #OpenSourceAI definition to stop Meta’s “open” Llama models from exploiting loopholes. Will the EU defend openness or let #BigTech rewrite the rules? 🕵🏼

#AI #EUTechPolicy #EUAIAct

euractiv.com/section/tech/news…

"Nextcloud crushes Microsoft 365!"

XDA strongly endorses Nextcloud as the leading #MS365 and #BigTech alternative! 🌟

"If you value data ownership and privacy... Nextcloud delivers unparalleled control over your digital environment."

Thank you XDA!

xda-developers.com/nextcloud-b…

6 ways Nextcloud beats Microsoft 365 entirely for free

Nextcloud is the ultimate free Microsoft 365 alternative

^{Parth Shah (XDA)}

El impacto ecosocial de una imagen generada por #IA estilo Ghibli.

Por @tunubesecamirio

utilizar una imagen “ghiblificada” tiene unos impactos ecosociales en todo el planeta y solo contribuye a concentrar el poder en las manos de las #BigTech de EEUU. Y esta acumulación de poder en manos de unos pocos tecnobros, que apoyan claramente la necropolítica de Trump.

algorace.org/2025/04/09/el-imp…

El impacto ecosocial de una imagen generada por IA estilo Ghibli - AlgoRace

Por Aurora Gómez Delgado y Fanta, de TuNubeSecaMiRío 0.-Intro Esta primavera en Internet se movía un meme. En dicho meme se veía un hombre trajeado hablando a unos chavales alrededor de una hoguera, en un Leer más…

^AlgoRace

🔒 Your data deserves better! As Microsoft Office 2016 & 2019 approach End-of-Life consider the risks of moving to MS 365:

📉 Loss of privacy
💸 Subscription price hikes
🔗 Vendor lock-in

Join the growing community: say NO to #BigTech with Nextcloud! 🌟

nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-o…

Your privacy upgrade as Microsoft Office end of support comes - Nextcloud

By 2025, the popular Microsoft Office products face end of support. We believe there's a need for an alternative that protects your privacy.

^{Brent Gervais (Nextcloud)}

Discover why Nextcloud is the go-to alternative to #BigTech for organizations prioritizing data sovereignty! 🚀

🔒 With Nextcloud, you maintain full control over your data while ensuring robust, stable, and feature-rich private cloud collaboration.

youtu.be/uhrF1F3d2f0

Nextcloud Hub 10 introduces Nextcloud Assistant 3.0 with #AIAgency, end-to-end encryption, and performance boosts! 🚀

Break free from #BigTech: choose privacy and innovation with Nextcloud!

#Nextcloud #OpenSource #E2EE #PrivateCloud

youtu.be/OkGd_pNuYww

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!

nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-o…

Your privacy upgrade as Microsoft Office end of support comes - Nextcloud

By 2025, the popular Microsoft Office products face end of support. We believe there's a need for an alternative that protects your privacy.

^{Brent Gervais (Nextcloud)}

"Nextcloud challenges cloud powers with Hub 10 release" 💪

The recent story by ZDNet dives into replacing the #BigTech SaaS with privacy-friendly all-in-one private cloud where you call the shots.

🔗 Read the article here:
zdnet.com/article/nextcloud-ch…

Nextcloud challenges cloud powers with Hub 10 release

Don't trust Google Docs or Microsoft 365 with your work, but still want to use the cloud for your personal or professional work? Then give Nextcloud Hub 10 a try and run your own software-as-a-service cloud.

^{Steven Vaughan-Nichols (ZDNET)}