The Nextcloud Podcast
The Nextcloud Podcast features interviews with members of the Nextcloud community, including contributors, users, and other figures, providing updates on the project and its ecosystem. Episodes explore topics related to the open-source file sync and sharing platform, its development, and real-world deployments. The show aims to keep listeners informed about what is happening in the Nextcloud community.
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Learn, play, choose: Prof. Dr. Johanna Pirker on AI, games, and open source
Johanna Pirker is a professor of computer science at TU Munich and TU Graz, founder of the Game Lab Graz, and a member of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI. She works at the intersection of AI, games, virtual and augmented reality, and human-computer interaction. We tap into her perspective on where gaming meets learning, learning meets AI, and where open source tools foster
Big Tech regulation, the sovereignty challenge, and sustainable digital ecosystem: In conversation with Aline Blankertz
In this episode of the Nextcloud Podcast, we meet Aline Blankertz, a German data economist and digital rights campaigner. Aline is an economist and Tech Economy Lead at Rebalance Now, where she works on strategies to counter concentrated power in digital markets. She combines years of experience in competition economics with a strong commitment to making markets democratically accountable.
Curiosity, cooking and code: In conversation with Christian Wolf
This episode of the Nextcloud Podcast is an exciting contributor story. And just in time before holidays, we are talking about cooking... and code. Meet Christian Wolf, a long-term Nextcloud contributor and maintainer of the famous Cookbook app!
During his early coding days, Christian was trying to learn more about web applications. Seeking an app to sharpen his skills with, he came across the Co
Nextcloud AIO: The easiest way to self-host Nextcloud with Simon Lindner
We meet Simon Lindner, software engineer at Nextcloud, the developer of Nextcloud AIO, to duscover the history and present of Nextcloud AIO, Simon's personal journey, and, of course, everything a meticulous admin wants to know about the easiest way to host Nextcloud.
Owning your data: The open source path with Nextcloud and MariaDB
We're joined by Anna and Michael "Monty" Widenius, the people behind the MariaDB Foundation, who are here to help us unpack the challenges of the open source business, vendor lock-in, and owning your data through their unique lens — and experience.
Empowering through open source: Nextcloud's Director of Engineering Andy Scherzinger
From Andy's approach to problem-solving and guiding others to his personal values that give him direction, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, community, and personal growth.
Open source and Nextcloud in government: Insights from Sven Thomsen, Schleswig-Holstein's CIO
In this episode, we explore how open source solutions are revolutionizing the way governments work, from collaboration and knowledge sharing to digital sovereignty and artificial intelligence.
Sven shares the factors that influenced their decision to adopt open source solutions, their implementation strategies along the way, and lessons learned from the adoption of open source in Munich.
Constanze Kurz: mass surveillance, Snowden, and the future of digital politics
Edward Snowden's disclosures in 2013 were not only revelatory but also catalyzed a necessary discussion around mass surveillance and yet Constanze argues we've since lost momentum in this critical conversation. She expresses concern that, as the public has become increasingly complacent, the intelligence services have grown even more powerful and influential.
We reflect on the changing landscape
Bechtle and Nextcloud: Navigating Digital Transitions in the Public Sector
With the recent accelerating pace of innovation, public sector institutions throughout Europe have come to prioritize digital sovereignty as a primary driver in designing resilient IT systems.
Manuel Liesenfeld, Head of Head of Public Sector Division at Bechtle AG, discusses the current innovations in the European public sector and the obligation of public buyers to deliver resilient and sovereig
Lea Gröber: Understanding self-hosting and security through Nextcloud
So many Nextclouders - from enterprise and education to activists and families - decide to self-host their privacy-focused IT infrastructure. What exactly motivates us to self-host? Is this inherently an increased data security risk? What of the grit needed to host your own digital infrastructure? The answers to these questions may surprise you!
Lea Gröber, PhD student in Usable Security @ CISPA
Open source dynamics, philosophy, and community: Jos Poortvliet's Nextcloud insights
With a rich history throughout the Linux and open source world - from KDE to openSUSE, GNOME and more - Jos' insights into the power of community make it clear why the Nextcloud community is an essential aspect of our vision. With so many key community projects getting integrated and supported fully into Nextcloud, the open source lifestyle runs deep in Nextclouders' culture.
If you're curious ab
A fireside chat with Nextcloud founder Frank Karlitschek
Today's episode features a fireside chat with Nextcloud CEO and founder Frank Karlitschek, where we learn of the values and ideals that motivated the very idea of Nextcloud - how it all began and evolved into the World's leading open source content collaboration platform.
MagentaCLOUD + T-Systems: Building a 2.2M User Nextcloud
One of the most impressive Nextcloud deployments is certainly Deutsche Telekom's MagentaCLOUD: currently serving 2.2 million active users storing 3.5 billion files, and totaling a massive 7.2 petabytes of data!
The Nextclouder's journey with Julien Veyssier
Julien Veyssier shares his unique journey from prolific Nextcloud community contributor through joining the Nextcloud team as Software Engineer.
We learn how his PhoneTrack app saved a user's family in an emergency, how the Nextcloud ecosystem is a rich canvas for app development, the philosophical differences between Open Source and Free Software, and explore the current state of the artificial
Privacy and Surveillance Law with Max Schrems
Your new host, Brent Gervais, had the opportunity to sit down together with Max Schrems - privacy lawyer and pioneer in the European data privacy movement - to explore some thoughts and ideas that stemmed from Max's keynote given at the Nextcloud Conference 2023.
We explore the newly adopted Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework, it's implications and why we all need to care and pay attention. We
Unleashing Nextcloud on Small Devices with NextcloudPi
In this episode, Marius sits down with Tobias Knöppler and James Sundquist to dive into the world of NextcloudPi, a community-driven project that brings Nextcloud to single board computers like the Raspberry Pi and other boards. They discuss the ins and outs of the project, its impact on the Nextcloud community, and more.
Collaboration in Design: How Nextcloud's Design Team and Community Work Together
Collaboration in Design: How Nextcloud's Design Team and Community Work Together
Nextcloud Podcast N. 17: Insights from CEO and Founder Frank Karlitschek
Nextcloud had a busy year to say the least. From events like the Nextcloud Conference to the Nextcloud Hub 3 release and more, 2022 holds many milestones and experiences for our users. In this exciting new episode, Marius talked with Frank about a variety of Nextcloud topics.
Episode 16: Interview with Daphne Muller, Support lead at Nextcloud
In this 16th episode, our host Ingo talked with Daphne Muller, the Support lead at Nextcloud. Daphne shared with us the interesting story that led her to Nextcloud, her well-known Tedx talk on privacy and much more!
Nextcloud podcast 15: Interview about Collectives app and Prototype Fund
Max & Jonas share the idea behind the Collectives app and Marie explains what Prototype Fund is, how can you apply and get your innovative Open source project funded!
Interview with Galina Goduhina, Head of Sales and Partner Relations at ONLYOFFICE
Galina explains what ONLYOFFICE is with all its capabilities and functionalities, and the important advantages of ONLYOFFICE with millions of users worldwide in various sectors, from SMEs to large enterprises.
Interview with Matthieu Gallien, Senior Software Engineer at Nextcloud
Matthieu covers interesting topics of Desktop Client such as Sync Client, how it works, and the new features like Virtual files, Speedup sync, E2E encryption, and more.
Interview with Nimisha Vijay, UX & UI Designer at Nextcloud
Find more about UX Design in general and Nimisha's experience as a designer at Nextcloud!
Nextcloud podcast episode pt. 11: Interview with Sebastian and Michael from hosting.de!
Learn more about what hosting.de is, how and why they chose Nextcloud, and the simple and quick steps of getting started with Nextcloud, either as a home or business user.
Interview with Michael Meeks, the General Manager of Collabora Productivity
In this 10th episode, our host Ingo talked with Michael Meeks, Open Source developer and General Manager of Collabora Productivity, leading Collabora Online and Office products, supporting customers, and consulting on development alongside his team.
Podcast No. 9 - Interview with Marco Nöchel and Thorsten Krüger from HKN
In this 9th-episode, our host Ingo talked with Marco Nöchel, the CEO, and engineer Thorsten Krüger from HKN GmbH, which is the biggest multi-region German Openstack Cloud, and Nextcloud silver partner.
Podcast No. 8 - Interview with Arthur Schiwon about Nextcloud Flow
In this eight-episode, our host Ingo talked with Arthur, Senior Software Engineer at Nextcloud, about Nextcloud Flow. Nextcloud Flow is the workflow engine of Nextcloud.
Podcast Nr. 007 - Interview with an amazing community member, Stefan, and welcome 2021!
On our seventh podcast, Ingo talks to our community member, Stefan Niedermann about his work and how he started contributing to Nextcloud and developing Nextcloud Notes and Nextcloud Deck app.
Nextcloud’s first-hand work experience: Life and X-mas in Hawaii 🌴
Edeltraut had the opportunity to work for Nextcloud from different locations and here’s her story from her current location: tuning in directly from Hawaii!
Podcast 5: Interview with Björn about federation, sharing and sales engineering
A brief discussion with the Nextcloud sales engineering team lead about sales and engineering, as well as the Nextcloud features around sharing between Nextcloud servers (federation), global address books and how Nextcloud makes it easier to keep your data private.
Our fourth Nextcloud Podcast - interview with Rhys Davies
On our fourth podcast, host Ingo interviews Rhys Davies from Canonical about the Nextcloud Ubuntu Appliance. Find out what the Ubuntu appliances are all about, and what the benefits of Nextcloud as an appliance are.
Nextcloud Podcast pt. III: Frank Karlitschek on remote working
On our third podcast, host Ingo discusses working remote with Nextcloud CEO Frank Karlitschek. Nextcloud is a company centered around remote work, hiring the best and most motivated people wherever they live. With some team members as far from our Stuttgart office as Hawaii and Cape Verde force us to work efficiently across time zones and vast distances. Frank and Ingo cover the what, why and how
Nextcloud podcast part II: let's talk about design
In this episode we continue our conversation and turn towards the subject of design. What is design, how does Nextcloud do it and why is it so important?
Introducing: the Nextcloud Podcast!
In this very first episode we introduce our podcast, discussing with Nextcloud designer and community manager Jan Christoph Borchardt what our podcast will be covering going forward.
