Selection without vendor bias
We recommend open source when it fits and commercial software when the total cost and maintenance effort justify it. No ideology, just the right tool.
Open Source Management Karlsruhe
Open Source Management Karlsruhe. Free licence, professional operations.
We help businesses that want more control over their IT: through open source for servers, databases, groupware, monitoring and web hosting. Clean integration with your existing environment, clear responsibilities and maintenance on par with commercial software.
Open source instances managed
60+
Linux servers in service
120+
Patch compliance
> 96 %
What you get
What professional open-source deployment requires.
Linux servers in business
Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky Linux as a base for file servers, web applications, databases or container platforms. With configuration management so nothing is hand-configured.
Self-hosted tools
Nextcloud instead of OneDrive, Mattermost instead of Teams, Zammad instead of commercial ticketing, Mailcow for your own mail. All maintained like a standard product.
Clear support contract
Open source needs maintenance too: updates, security patches, monitoring, backup. You get the same service contract as for proprietary systems.
How we work
What working together looks like in practice.
- 01
Requirements analysis
Which problem needs solving, what are the requirements for functionality, compliance and scalability?
- 02
Selection
We compare 2 to 3 suitable open-source options against their commercial alternatives. You decide with all information on the table.
- 03
Setup
Installation, hardening, integration with Active Directory or identity provider, connection to monitoring and backup.
- 04
Operations
Regular updates, security patches, backup management, performance monitoring. When problems arise, we are your contact, not a forum search.
Pricing
Flat monthly rate, no hourly billing surprises.
Your monthly service fee is based on the number of workstations you have and is billed once a month. No hourly rates, no call-out charges, no unexpected invoices.
Managed service
Monthly flat rate by number of workstations. Response times documented in writing. On-site visits within the service area included.
Project work
One-off projects such as migrations, audits or new installations at a fixed price. No contract required.
Initial review
The first review of your IT situation is free of charge. We show you where the biggest levers are, with no strings attached.
More services
What else we can do for you.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Open Source Management Karlsruhe
Is open source really cheaper?
In licence costs, often yes. In operation, not necessarily. Open source shifts costs from licences to know-how. With self-hosted tools and a clear service contract, total costs are typically 20 to 40% lower than comparable proprietary solutions.
What about updates and security?
We manage open source just like commercial software. Patches are applied during maintenance windows, critical vulnerabilities are prioritised, and version upgrades are planned. You have a dedicated contact, not an internet forum.
Can we combine Microsoft 365 with open source?
Yes. This is actually common: Microsoft 365 for office work, email, and Teams, open source for internal tools, servers, web applications, or specialist line-of-business solutions. Identities can be connected via single sign-on.
Which industries are particularly well suited to open source?
Often mid-sized businesses with in-house development, educational institutions, healthcare with high data protection requirements, and anywhere that control over your own data is a clear criterion.
Locations · Baden-Württemberg
Available at all our locations
All listed locations are served by us on-site.
75172 · BW
IT Pforzheim
IT services in the Goldstadt
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75335 · BW
IT Dobel
IT service in the northern Black Forest
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76437 · BW
IT Rastatt
IT for industry and government
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76530 · BW
IT Baden-Baden
Premium IT for hospitality and SMBs
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76646 · BW
IT Bruchsal
IT for the Kraichgau region
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75015 · BW
IT Bretten
IT services in the Melanchthon city
View location → Open source, honestly advised
Let us talk about where Linux, Nextcloud or Mailcow genuinely fit better.
We compare openly with your existing commercial product and name the spots where a switch pays off, and the ones where you are better off staying put.