Section 203 managed open source hosting for professional secrecy holders
WZ-IT installs, migrates and operates open-source applications for professional secrecy holders on isolated infrastructure with German providers. Operations, integrations, updates and development can be organised as fully managed or co-managed.
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Application selection and operating requirements
WZ-IT assesses the business process, data, integrations, edition, licence and long-term operating path for the required application.
Collaboration and files
Integrate cloud, document, knowledge and communication platforms with identities, sharing rules and data storage.
Automation and business processes
Connect workflow, low-code, CRM and service applications to existing APIs, email, databases and role models.
AI and knowledge systems
Operate chat, RAG and document solutions with controlled models, knowledge sources and user permissions.
Data and platform services
Operate databases, identity, monitoring and other technical components as part of a reliable overall architecture.
Explore principles, assessment criteria and operating paths for Section 203, Supabase, open source and AI-generated software in the knowledge cluster.
Open the professional secrecy knowledge clusterInstallation and ongoing operations
For production applications, configuration, integrations, monitoring, backup, recovery, updates and responsibilities are defined together.
Installed only
- Default configuration without an agreed role model
- Unclear edition, licence and update compatibility
- Backup job without a tested application restore
- No fixed response to failures and security updates
As a managed service
- Configuration and integrations aligned with the business process
- Edition, licence and maintenance path assessed in advance
- Backup and recovery for application and data
- Monitoring, update process and ownership agreed
Managed open source service scope
WZ-IT takes responsibility only for the agreed scope, while treating application and technical foundation together within it.
Application selection and edition
Review functional need, community or commercial edition, licence terms and operability before deployment.
Installation and hardening
Configure application, database, reverse proxy, certificates, email and required services reproducibly.
Migration and data transfer
Transfer existing data, files, users and configuration through a test run and acceptance criteria.
SSO and integrations
Connect identity providers, groups, email, storage, APIs, webhooks and other business systems in a controlled way.
Monitoring and backup
Monitor availability, services and relevant jobs and agree backup, retention and recovery paths.
Updates and support
Assess releases and security updates, deploy them in a controlled way and handle incidents within the service level.
Typical open-source entry points
The required application may already be selected or can be derived from a business need first.
Law firm needs a controllable platform
Files, knowledge, communication or workflows need a self-hostable application with clear operational ownership.
Existing installation has become critical
An internally or previously operated application needs an audit, documentation, updates, backups and a reliable operator.
Several applications need to work together
Identity, secure networking, databases and APIs connect multiple open-source components into one working environment.
Assessment, deployment and operations
Edition, licence, data and integrations are clarified before WZ-IT commits to long-term operations.
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Assess need and software
Capture business process, users, data, integrations and any existing installation.
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Review edition and architecture
Define licence, dependencies, resources, identities, storage and operational boundaries.
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Deploy or migrate
Build the target environment, move data in a controlled process and validate core functions with users.
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Start operations and service level
Agree monitoring, backup, updates, support, documentation and response paths.
Information that helps with the initial review
If the application has not yet been selected, describe the business process instead of a product name.
- Required application or business process
- User count, roles and approximate data volume
- Existing installation and current operator
- SSO, email, storage, APIs and other integrations
- Availability, backup objectives and required response
Application, platform and operations
Related services for code assessment, co-development, open source and Supabase migration.
Managed Open Source
Assess hosting, integration, monitoring, backups, updates and service levels for open-source applications.
View serviceApplication and technology catalogue
Browse available open-source applications and technical platforms by business area.
View serviceProduction Readiness Audit
Assess existing or customer-owned applications systematically before takeover and production operations.
View serviceSoftware maintenance and ongoing support
Maintain customer-specific extensions, dependencies and releases alongside managed open-source operations.
View serviceRequest Managed Open Source for Section 203 workloads
Describe the application or business process, users, starting point and integrations. We assess suitability, edition and operating path.
Frequently asked questions about the Section 203 Managed Cloud
Operating models, applications, infrastructure and contractual integration
The application catalogue shows many possible workloads across collaboration, business, AI, data, monitoring and development. Before a proposal, WZ-IT reviews technical operability, edition, licence, resources, integrations and update path.
No. Applications not yet listed can be assessed. The catalogue is a discoverable entry point and not a final positive list for every possible operating case.
No. Community, enterprise and other commercial editions can be used depending on requirements. WZ-IT supports technical selection and, where agreed, licence procurement or vendor coordination.
Yes. Before takeover, WZ-IT reviews state, version, documentation, access, database, backups, integrations and update path. Necessary remediation or migration is scoped separately.
Configuration and technical integration can be part of the proposal. Extensive custom development, new business functions or major upstream modifications are scoped as a separate software project.
Ongoing operations start from €499.90 excluding VAT per month. You receive the final monthly price and one-time services in the individual proposal after the non-binding enquiry.
Selected customers and projects in Germany and internationally
“WZ-IT moved our studio infrastructure from decentralised individual devices to a central platform: every site is securely connected via VPN, new devices are onboarded automatically and an entire site is provisioned from a template, without manual steps on location. What impressed me most is the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Timo and Robin are not a typical IT provider who sets up a server and leaves. The two of them think their way into highly complex infrastructure and software topics, work through every requirement we put in front of them, and build networking, provisioning and operations so that everything fits together in the end. WZ-IT is an excellent partner for complex software, network and architecture projects.”
Steve Kirchner
Managing Director, nextGYM GmbH
“Professional, honest and technically thoroughly sound: WZ-IT set up our Proxmox and backup infrastructure securely and future-proof. The consulting from Timo and Robin was objective and needs-driven, the implementation smooth and the final documentation exemplary. You can tell immediately that business-critical infrastructure is thought through holistically from the outset here and implemented with clear ownership.”
Pascal Block
Project Manager, Stadtwerke Brühl GmbH
Stadtwerke Brühl - municipal energy and infrastructure utility.
“Communication with WZ-IT was open, friendly and professional from the very beginning. Mr. Wevelsiep and Mr. Zins responded to every one of our questions patiently, promptly and respectfully, and contributed their own suggestions and good ideas on how to modernize our server infrastructure and adapt it even better to our needs. Throughout, WZ-IT consistently kept our need for data sovereignty and GDPR compliance in mind. Even short-notice adjustments and change requests from our side were implemented quickly and patiently and integrated consistently into the overall concept. From planning to the final handover, every step was documented transparently and comprehensively - so if a provider change should ever become necessary, the documentation would let us onboard a successor into our infrastructure very quickly. We are extremely satisfied with WZ-IT and hope to continue working together for a long time.”
Christoph Mußmann
Project Officer, DGHO e.V.
DGHO - German Society for Hematology and Medical Oncology.
“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de
Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.
“While looking for a partner to integrate a local AI solution, we came across Timo and Robin - and could not have made a better decision. They quickly understood our requirements and solved technical challenges competently and pragmatically. We were particularly impressed by the straightforward collaboration, their high level of expertise and the speed of implementation. We are delighted to have Timo and Robin at our side as reliable business partners and look forward to our next projects together. (translated)”
Henrik Jeche
Head of IT Administration
ml&s - full-service provider for the electronics industry.
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE
ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.
“I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate
EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.
“WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
Aphy AG
Aphy AG - AI platform for hotel back-office.
“WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.”
John Hellmerichs
Managing Director, AInergy GmbH
AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.
“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)”
Matthias Zimmermann
Managing Director, Annota GmbH
Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.
“Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)”
Sebastian Maier
Managing Director, Yonju GmbH
Yonju - business coaching and AI products.
“Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions
Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.
Let's talk about your project - honest and no strings attached
- Straight with Timo and Robin - no sales team, no pitch
- An honest take, including when we are not the right fit
- Concrete next steps for infrastructure, software or AI
No risk: worst case, you leave with a clearer understanding of your project than before.
“WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.”
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Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea - we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
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