Business Servers & Open-Source IT

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Why businesses choose open-source Linux

Linux runs most of the internet for good reason. Open-source software can cut recurring costs while keeping systems stable.

• No per-seat licensing fees

  No operating system or client-access licence renewals as your staff and devices grow.

• Reliable and secure

  Servers run for months without forced restarts, and security fixes arrive quickly and openly.

• Better value from hardware

  Modest or existing office machines can become capable local servers.

• You stay in control

  Your data stays on your premises, without forced cloud subscriptions or surprise price rises.

Server distributions we deploy

We match the distribution to your workload, support lifecycle and existing network.

• Ubuntu Server: the versatile SME choice

  Five years of Long-Term Support, straightforward administration and wide application support.

• Debian Stable: maximum reliability

  For set-and-forget roles where stability, security and low resource use come first.

• Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux: enterprise grade

  Compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux software, with a long support lifecycle and no subscription fees.

Practical setups for small and medium businesses

Proven open-source tools that replace expensive proprietary stacks.

• Private file server: Nextcloud or Samba

  Store, share and sync company files locally or remotely, with user permissions and no per-user storage fees.

• Firewall and VPN: OPNsense or pfSense

  Protect your office network, filter traffic and connect remote staff securely.

• Virtualisation and backups: Proxmox

  Run several business services on one machine, with scheduled local and offsite backups.