More Open Source Security episodes
Published 9 Feb 2026
Duration: 32:26
The Nextcloud podcast explores its evolution as an open-source collaboration platform that promotes digital sovereignty, offering users self-hosted data and software, avoiding vendor lock-in and empowering data portability and transparency.
Josh talk to the founder and CEO of Nextcloud, Frank Karlitschek about digital sovereignty. There's a lot of attention lately around digital sovereign...
The podcast explores the evolution of Nextcloud, which began as a hobby project called ownCloud and was revitalized a decade ago to become an open source collaboration platform. It emphasizes Nextcloud's mission to provide users with control over their data through self-hosting capabilities, enabling digital sovereignty. The platform offers a range of tools for file synchronization, email, calendar, chat, and office work, all designed to be open and free from vendor lock-in, ensuring data portability and transparency.
The discussion also addresses the growing importance of data sovereignty in the face of differing privacy regulations across regions, such as European laws and U.S. legal frameworks. Nextcloud is highlighted for its scalable architecture and ease of setup, including options like Docker, making it accessible for both individuals and organizations. The platform is driven by a community-focused development model, prioritizing ethical practices and user freedom. Looking ahead, the project aims to enhance performance, security, and overall user experience to better serve its growing user base.
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