Dear visitor,
Ever since Open-Xchange was founded back in 2005 the philosophy driving the company has been clear. Our primary goal has always been to keep the internet free and open like it was planned to be. We do this by creating software that helps our community, partners, and customers to provide services that are competitive with the monopolies.
Through our products we've created an open, safe environment for people to connect and collaborate. We build platforms based on the idea that maximising value to both customers and users is a sustainable long term strategy in fast moving competitive markets.
Open-Xchange products create vendor independence, and generate trust in our products by providing full transparency and control over system governance through our OS business model. With OX App Suite we develop user friendly and secure email and collaboration software, while PowerDNS and Dovecot Pro complete our offering with robust and scalable IMAP and DNS solutions. Hundreds of millions of users worldwide use Open-Xchange products at home or work.
Today, with a proven record in agile software development, we continue to evolve our products and services based on this approach by delivering the only integrated, open-source messaging, collaboration and productivity stack for Telcos, Hosters and Service Providers.
As we continue to push the boundaries of technology and strive for excellence, we are grateful for your support and belief in our vision. Thank you for being a part of our journey to shape a better, more open internet for everyone.
Sincerely,
Andreas Gauger
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2005
Open-Xchange Founded
Rafael Laguna, Frank Hoberg and Martin Kauss founded Open-Xchange AG with headquarters in Olpe and Nuremberg. One year later, Open-Xchange builds a highly scalable SaaS based email and collaboration product for 1&1. This becomes the Open-Xchange Hosting Edition, which is deployed by a number of Hosting and Service providers.
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2012
OX App Suite Released
Open-Xchange releases the first version of OX App Suite, which becomes today's flagship product. OX App Suite is a feature-rich, web-based groupware solution which replaces Open-Xchange Hosting and Server Edition.
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2012
OX App Suite Security
Open-Xchange releases OX Guard. This is a highly secure end-user encryption feature for OX App Suite. Utilizing the highly secure PGP standard, combined with outstanding performance features, makes OX Guard amazingly secure, but also extremely simple to use.
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2015
Dovecot and PowerDNS
After years of working with Dovecot as its IMAP server of choice, Open-Xchange announces a merger with Finland's Dovecot OY. Open-Xchange also announces that it will merge with PowerDNS from The Netherlands, meaning it now has a full stack solution.
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2016
OX Drive App
Open-Xchange releases its first release of a dedicated, stand-alone native app – the OX Drive App. Open-Xchange also acquires EnoughSoftware to help deliver its mobile strategy.
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2019
OX Cloud Datacenters EU/US
By 2019 Open-Xchange’s service version of OX App Suite (now called OX Cloud) has become a big success and is in demand from customers in the EU and the US. As a result, Open-Xchange launches more data centers in both the EU and the US.
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2020
New CEO at Open-Xchange
Rafael Laguna announces he is handing over the running of Open-Xchange to Andreas Gauger, former CEO of 1&1. Andreas’ appointment and his wealth of experience reaffirms Open-Xchange’s commitment to providing excellence in the email market.
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2022
Launch of OX App Suite 8.0
Open-Xchange releases version 8.0 of its flagship product. This includes a new, redesigned User Interface that is both modern, yet familiar and adheres to the latest design standards, as well as focusing on usability.
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2022
Launch of OX CMC Control Panel
Open-Xchange releases a new control panel for its OX Cloud service. This is offered free to all customers who can now benefit from this new administration interface. It provides features such as Customer Care services, dashboards, user metrics and much more.
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2023
OX AI and New Datacenters India
Early in 2023, Open-Xchange announces a new AI integration into its OX App Suite Cloud products. Fully integrated into the User Interface, OX AI utilizes the power of AI to aid and streamline end-user workflow. Due to customer demand and to better support the Africa and APAC regions, Open-Xchange also opens new data centers in India.
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2024
Embracing a cell based organizational structure
Open-Xchange is reorganized as a non-hierarchical cell structure organization, allowing for swift decision-making and faster response to market changes.
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The road ahead
Today, Open-Xchange has more than 270 employees in 10 offices around the globe. OX products are used by more than 220 million people at home or at work. Trend: upwards!
2005
Open-Xchange Founded
Rafael Laguna, Frank Hoberg and Martin Kauss founded Open-Xchange AG with headquarters in Olpe and Nuremberg. One year later, Open-Xchange builds a highly scalable SaaS based email and collaboration product for 1&1. This becomes the Open-Xchange Hosting Edition, which is deployed by a number of Hosting and Service providers.
2012
OX App Suite Released
Open-Xchange releases the first version of OX App Suite, which becomes today's flagship product. OX App Suite is a feature-rich, web-based groupware solution which replaces Open-Xchange Hosting and Server Edition.
2012
OX App Suite Security
Open-Xchange releases OX Guard. This is a highly secure end-user encryption feature for OX App Suite. Utilizing the highly secure PGP standard, combined with outstanding performance features, makes OX Guard amazingly secure, but also extremely simple to use.
2015
Dovecot and PowerDNS
After years of working with Dovecot as its IMAP server of choice, Open-Xchange announces a merger with Finland's Dovecot OY. Open-Xchange also announces that it will merge with PowerDNS from The Netherlands, meaning it now has a full stack solution.
2016
OX Drive App
Open-Xchange releases its first release of a dedicated, stand-alone native app – the OX Drive App. Open-Xchange also acquires EnoughSoftware to help deliver its mobile strategy.
2019
OX Cloud Datacenters EU/US
By 2019 Open-Xchange’s service version of OX App Suite (now called OX Cloud) has become a big success and is in demand from customers in the EU and the US. As a result, Open-Xchange launches more data centers in both the EU and the US.
2020
New CEO at Open-Xchange
Rafael Laguna announces he is handing over the running of Open-Xchange to Andreas Gauger, former CEO of 1&1. Andreas’ appointment and his wealth of experience reaffirms Open-Xchange’s commitment to providing excellence in the email market.
2022
Launch of OX App Suite 8.0
Open-Xchange releases version 8.0 of its flagship product. This includes a new, redesigned User Interface that is both modern, yet familiar and adheres to the latest design standards, as well as focusing on usability.
2022
Launch of OX CMC Control Panel
Open-Xchange releases a new control panel for its OX Cloud service. This is offered free to all customers who can now benefit from this new administration interface. It provides features such as Customer Care services, dashboards, user metrics and much more.
2023
OX AI and New Datacenters India
Early in 2023, Open-Xchange announces a new AI integration into its OX App Suite Cloud products. Fully integrated into the User Interface, OX AI utilizes the power of AI to aid and streamline end-user workflow. Due to customer demand and to better support the Africa and APAC regions, Open-Xchange also opens new data centers in India.
2024
Embracing a cell based organizational structure
Open-Xchange is reorganized as a non-hierarchical cell structure organization, allowing for swift decision-making and faster response to market changes.
The road ahead
Today, Open-Xchange has more than 270 employees in 10 offices around the globe. OX products are used by more than 220 million people at home or at work. Trend: upwards!
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