☁️ Nextcloud for Small and Medium Businesses: The Secure Cloud That Boosts Your Productivity
Hi! I’m Serhii Shypylov, founder of 1it.pro — we help small and medium businesses automate IT processes with DevOps, sysadmin, and AI tools.
If you’ve been looking for a way to keep your data secure, collaborate efficiently, and cut SaaS costs — meet Nextcloud, your self-hosted alternative to Google Drive or Microsoft 365.
🔍 What Is Nextcloud?
Nextcloud is a powerful open-source platform for self-hosted cloud storage and collaboration.
Unlike commercial services that store your data on external servers, Nextcloud runs entirely on your infrastructure — giving you full control.
It’s more than file storage:
• 💬 Built-in chat and video conferencing
• 📅 Calendar, email, and office suite integration
• 🤖 Local AI Assistant for automation and smart insights
Whether you’re a 3-person startup or a growing company, Nextcloud scales easily and keeps your business data private and protected.
💼 Why SMBs Choose Nextcloud
In today’s digital landscape, data privacy and cost-efficiency are non-negotiable. Here’s how Nextcloud helps:
• 🔐 Total data control – store, manage, and secure files on your own servers, fully compliant with GDPR and HIPAA
• 💸 Save on SaaS subscriptions – no per-user licensing fees, only hosting costs
• ⚙️ Boost productivity – real-time file sharing, collaborative document editing, and integrated communications
• 🧠 Enterprise-grade security – encryption, access logs, 2FA, and advanced user permissions
With Nextcloud, SMBs reduce IT costs by up to 50%, speed up workflows, and strengthen data protection — all without relying on external providers.
🚀 Everyday Use Cases for Teams
Imagine your 10-person team working seamlessly under one digital roof:
• 📁 File management & sharing: Sync across devices, control access, and share securely via password-protected links
• 📝 Live collaboration: Edit documents together in Nextcloud Office, built on LibreOffice technology
• 📞 Communication: Host chats, voice, and video meetings through Nextcloud Talk with screen sharing
• 🔄 Automation & AI: Use Nextcloud Flow to automate file organization, notifications, or AI-based summarization
One platform — endless integrations with email, CRM, and project tools.
⚙️ Quick Setup Guide (Docker AIO Method)
The easiest way to deploy Nextcloud is the All-in-One Docker setup — perfect for small businesses.
Requirements:
• Ubuntu/Debian server (2 GB RAM, 10 GB storage)
• Docker and Docker Compose
• Domain or public IP
Installation steps:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose -y
docker run --sig-proxy=false --name nextcloud-aio-mastercontainer \
--restart always --publish 8080:8080 \
--volume nextcloud_aio_mastercontainer:/mnt/docker-aio-config \
--volume /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro nextcloud/all-in-one:latest
Then open http://your-IP:8080, follow the setup wizard, and secure your instance with HTTPS via Let’s Encrypt.
You’ll have a full Nextcloud environment — ready to go in under 30 minutes.
💪 How to Start Using It
- Create user groups (sales, marketing, dev).
- Upload and share files with internal or external users.
- Use Nextcloud Office for team edits and Talk for meetings.
- Sync mobile devices with official iOS/Android apps.
- Explore the App Store — Kanban boards, forms, CRM connectors, and more.
In just a few days, your team can shift from fragmented tools to a unified digital workspace.
🔧 Why Choose 1it.pro?
At 1it.pro, we specialize in Nextcloud deployment, DevOps integration, and business automation.
We’ve already helped dozens of companies migrate to self-hosted solutions that save money and protect data.
Want a Nextcloud setup tailored to your business?
📧 Contact us at admin@1it.pro or visit
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