Blog posts tagged
"nextcloud"

12 posts

Rhys Davies
6 August 2020

Set up Collabora Online on the Nextcloud Ubuntu Appliance

Article Internet of Things

Alongside five popular software projects, we recently launched a new initiative called Ubuntu Appliances. A portfolio of software that allows users to turn a Raspberry Pi or an Intel NUC into a secure, self-hosted device. The initial launch included the Nextcloud Ubuntu Appliance. An application that enables you to host...

Rhys Davies
6 August 2020

Canonical
23 March 2017

Out of date software leaves you vulnerable

Article Internet of Things

Two weeks ago, Der Spiegel wrote an article highlighting that out of date software on private clouds was leaving government and political party information vulnerable to being hacked. Given that political organisations being targeted is currently such a hot topic, it is somewhat of a surprise how widespread this issue...

Canonical
23 March 2017

Richard Collins
22 February 2017

An Ubuntu snap-based solution for enterprises to control their data

Article Internet of Things

A factor for so many smaller enterprises today is that they are unable to take full advantage of the range of services associated with standard public cloud offerings. Privacy and control are so important to their operation that using a publicly provided service will not work for tech-focused, smart enterprises that...

Richard Collins
22 February 2017

Guest
14 February 2017

The Nextcloud Box at MWC

Article Internet of Things

This is a guest post by Frank Karlitschek, Founder of the Nextcloud box. If you would like to contribute a guest post, please contact [email protected] At the Mobile World Congress this February, Nextcloud will showcase a device built to to allow users to bring their their data back under their control in a...

Guest
14 February 2017

Amrisha Prashar
3 February 2017

The first consumer device to run snaps: Nextcloud box

Article Internet of Things

The Nextcloud box is a private cloud and IoT solution for home users, giving consumers a way to take back control over their personal data. It’s an app-enabled home gateway and the first Ubuntu-Core-enabled consumer device. Snaps and Ubuntu Core are key enablers of the “out-of-the-box” solution, sustainable auto-update...

Amrisha Prashar
3 February 2017

Amrisha Prashar
9 December 2016

IoT Builders webinar series – 2016 recap!

Article Internet of Things

With it nearing the end of the year we thought we’d take this opportunity to recap on all the ‘IoT builders’ webinar series we’ve hosted in 2016. The series looks at those making a difference in the world of IoT today, sharing their stories, insights and practical advice! Check out the list below: Introduction to

Amrisha Prashar
9 December 2016

Amrisha Prashar
5 October 2016

Nextcloud Box: The first consumer device to run snaps

Article Internet of Things

Last month saw the release of the Nextcloud box – the first consumer equipment to run snaps! The box is a private cloud and IoT solution for home users, giving consumers a way to take back control over their personal data. It consists of a hard drive, case and is complemented by a Raspberry Pi

Amrisha Prashar
5 October 2016

Guest
29 September 2016

The making of the Nextcloud Box

Article Internet of Things

This is a guest post by Jos Poortvliet, Marketing and Communications Manager from Nexcloud. If you would like to contribute a guest post, please contact [email protected] The story of the Nextcloud box – a feature in our upcoming webinar – learn more here. In 2010, Frank Karlitschek founded the ownCloud...

Guest
29 September 2016

Victor Tuson Palau
29 September 2016

I took a circular saw to the Nextcloud box and you won’t believe…

Article Internet of Things

…what happened next! Ok, ok.. sorry for the click-bait headline – but It is mainly true. I recently got a Nextcloud box , it was pretty easy to set up and here are some great instructions. But this box is not just a Nextcloud box, it is a box of unlimited possibilities. In just a

Victor Tuson Palau
29 September 2016

Canonical
27 September 2016

First setup of my Nextcloud Box

Article Internet of Things

Article cited below by Hagen Cocoate and source here Last Saturday at Nextcloud conference in Berlin the Nextcloud Box was announced. Frank said it’s a part of his promise/desire to make the world a better place by bringing your data home. How can the world be a better place with Nextcloud Box? What is Nextcloud

Canonical
27 September 2016

Thibaut Rouffineau
16 September 2016

Nextcloud Box – a private cloud and IoT solution for home users

News Internet of Things

Companies launch Raspberry Pi-based device to enable consumers greater control over their data Stuttgart, Germany – September 16, 2016 – Nextcloud, Canonical and WDLabs, are today launching the Nextcloud Box, a secure, private, self-hosted cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) platform giving consumers a way to take back...

Thibaut Rouffineau
16 September 2016

Amrisha Prashar
9 September 2016

Webinar: Using snaps to deliver enterprise and consumer software

Article Internet of Things

We’ll be hosting our next webinar on using snaps to deliver enterprise and consumer software. This webinar will be hosted by Nextcloud founder Frank Karlitschek who’ll explain the story of the box and how they managed to get the consumer product to market from 0 to 3x months! He’ll also discuss why they have chosen

Amrisha Prashar
9 September 2016