Univention

Univention is dedicated to empowering organizations to maintain control over their IT infrastructure, a concept they champion as 'digital sovereignty'. Many businesses, educational institutions, and public sector entities face the challenge of managing complex IT environments, often relying on proprietary software that limits their flexibility and control. Univention addresses this by providing open source solutions for identity and access management (IAM), application integration, and a centralized user portal. Their core belief is that organizations should have the freedom to choose, customize, and control their IT systems without being locked into a single vendor's ecosystem. This customer-centric approach ensures that users can shape their IT strategy to meet their specific organizational goals and maintain full authority over their data and applications.

The foundation of their offering is the Univention Corporate Server (UCS), a comprehensive platform that simplifies the management of IT infrastructures. For customers struggling with heterogeneous environments, UCS acts as a bridge, offering seamless integration with existing systems like Microsoft Active Directory or allowing for a complete migration. This is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to transition to a more open and flexible IT landscape without disrupting their current operations. Through the Univention App Center, customers can easily deploy and manage a wide range of enterprise applications, from groupware and file-sharing solutions to CRM and backup services. This 'app store' model simplifies the process of extending IT capabilities, allowing organizations to adapt and innovate at their own pace. By providing robust, scalable, and user-friendly solutions, Univention enables its customers to build a secure, efficient, and sovereign IT environment that truly serves their needs.