What is ownCloud?
ownCloud is an open-source, self-hosted cloud storage platform that allows users to store, share, and access their files from anywhere with an internet connection. Unlike traditional cloud storage services, ownCloud provides users with the freedom to host their data on their servers, giving them complete control over their digital environment.
ownCloud provides a safe home for your photos, music and documents. Upload your data quickly and easily to your personal cloud space. You can access your data anytime and anywhere.
ownCloud has many plugins and a strong developer community that adds continuously a lot of nice new features and enhancements to ownCloud.
ownCloud Features at a glance:
- Store your files, calendars, photo galleries, contacts and more.
- Access via web browser, desktop client and mobile device.
- Sync your files, calendar and contacts between your devices.
- Sync Clients:
- Desktop clients for Windows, Linux and Mac.
- Apps for iOS and Android.
- Share your pictures, calendars, contacts and music with family and friends.
ownCloud advantages:
- Easy access from anywhere and anytime
- Synchronization of your files, calendar & contacts across all of your devices
- File & calendar sharing
- Extensible through open APIs & apps
- Open source software
- File encryption
- Encrypted connection via SSL
ownCloud facilitates collaboration with features like file sharing, commenting, and versioning. Teams can work together on documents in real-time, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Security is a top priority for ownCloud. With end-to-end encryption and comprehensive access control, users can trust that their files are protected against unauthorized access. ownCloud ensures data privacy, making it an ideal solution for sensitive information.
ownCloud is designed to scale with the growing needs of users. Whether you are an individual or an enterprise, the platform can accommodate increased storage requirements and user loads.
With a diverse range of apps and extensions, ownCloud extends its functionality to meet various user needs. From productivity tools to integrations with third-party services, the app ecosystem enhances the user experience and customization options.
Useful Apps for Your Cloud:
Calendar (Internal App): An online calendar with user-friendly web interface and synchronization capability (CalDAV). You can share and edit your calendar with selected move2media Cloud Users.
Pictures (Internal App): Your personal online photo gallery to display and organize your photos in different file types. Photo albums are automatically generated for the uploaded photos and can be presented in a slideshow. You can share photo albums via e-mail (link with private key) or by the sharing-feature.
Music (Internal App): An integrated music player to listen your mp3 files directly from your browser. You can also share your music collection with others and synchronize between your devices.
Contacts (Internal App): Your personal online address book with photo thumbnails and synchronization capability (CardDAV). A single contact or your entire address book can be exported as vCard files (*.vcf).
Tasks: Your online job scheduler allows you to make to-do lists that can be accessed from any computer and mobile devices (iOS/Android) with an internet connection. This way you will forget nothing! Of course, a sync-feature is also included.
Bookmarks: You can save your favorite websites as "bookmarks" in your cloud and categorize them with multiple labels. This app allows you quickly navigate through your bookmarks and make them available wherever you are!
In conclusion, ownCloud emerges as a forward-thinking solution in the realm of cloud storage. With a steadfast commitment to security, unmatched flexibility, user control, and data privacy, it stands as a beacon for those seeking a transformative digital experience.
Discover it for yourself! If desired, we offer a dedicated ownCloud instance for your company. Our Cloud Specialists would be glad to consult and support you with the implementation.