Rocky Collaboration Cloud in short
- Foundation: Nextcloud
- Hosting: Switzerland
- Delivery model: dedicated cloud per customer
- Use case: secure document management and Swiss-hosted file sharing for SMEs
- Service layer: setup, migration, integrations and support from Rocky Consulting
The problem for Swiss SMEs with scattered collaboration
Many Swiss SMEs end up with documents spread across email threads, local file servers, personal devices, SharePoint, Teams, Dropbox, OneDrive and external FTP folders. The practical result is duplicate files, uncertain permissions, slow search and extra work whenever someone needs the latest version.
For fiduciaries, law firms, engineering teams, healthcare practices and associations, the issue is not only storage. It is the lack of one controlled workspace where sensitive client files, internal knowledge and daily collaboration can live together without creating more administration.
Rocky Collaboration Cloud as one Swiss workspace
Rocky Collaboration Cloud gives a company one Swiss-hosted workspace for documents, projects, internal knowledge, client files, communication and business workflows. It is delivered as a dedicated cloud, so the environment is set up around one customer rather than being shared as a generic public bundle.
The technical foundation is Nextcloud, described in Rocky Collaboration Platform, but Rocky adds the managed business layer: implementation, migration support, high-performance backends, integrations and direct support. That makes it useful as an alternative to selected Microsoft 365 functions or as a controlled Swiss collaboration layer next to Microsoft 365.
Rocky Collaboration Cloud and Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is powerful and may still make sense for email, desktop Office and other use cases. Many Swiss SMEs still want a dedicated Swiss-controlled platform for sensitive documents, client collaboration and internal workflows, especially when the team does not want full dependency on a single global SaaS layer.
Rocky Collaboration Cloud can complement Microsoft 365 or replace selected parts of it, depending on how your company works. For document-centric teams, it is often assessed as a Microsoft 365 alternative in Switzerland or a SharePoint alternative in Switzerland when the priority is controlled document work.
If you want to compare rollout scope and commercial structure first, the pricing guide gives a practical starting point.
Why Rocky
Rocky Collaboration Cloud is not generic Nextcloud hosting. It is a managed Swiss-hosted collaboration platform with dedicated customer clouds, high-performance backends, business integrations, migration support and direct Rocky Consulting support.
The service is already in live daily use across customer companies, including Files, Deck, full-text Search with Elasticsearch servers, Talk with high-performance backend, OnlyOffice and Collabora with high-performance backend, Dashboard, bookkeeping/accounting integrations, FTP server integrations and more. That operating experience matters when a company wants a private company cloud in Switzerland rather than a tool that still needs to be assembled.
Free Swiss Collaboration Cloud Assessment
In a free assessment, Rocky reviews your current file structure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Dropbox, OneDrive and local server usage, plus sensitive document workflows, user and permission structure, remote access needs, search requirements, office editing needs, Talk and video usage, bookkeeping and FTP integrations, migration complexity and the recommended setup.
The goal is to define a practical rollout plan before anyone moves content. If you want the commercial side first, compare collaboration costs in the pricing guide, then book the assessment once the scope is clear.
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What Rocky manages beyond the software
Rocky reviews your current file structure, Microsoft 365 or SharePoint usage, Dropbox or OneDrive folders, local servers, permissions and remote access needs before you move anything. That keeps the rollout tied to real workflows instead of a software demo.
After launch, Rocky supports user adoption, configuration changes, office editing, Talk, search, dashboards and integrations so the collaboration layer stays usable for the company rather than becoming another tool to maintain.
Core capabilities in Rocky Collaboration Cloud
The modules below are part of the managed service and can be rolled out together or in stages.
Secure Files
File storage, sharing, versioning, permissions and access from web, desktop and mobile.
- Swiss-hosted file sharing, Version history, Role-based permissions
Powerful Search
Full-text search backed by Elasticsearch servers for faster retrieval across documents and folders.
- Full-text search, Elasticsearch-backed, Find older versions
Office Editing
OnlyOffice and Collabora for editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations on high-performance backends.
- Document editing, Spreadsheet editing, Presentation editing
Talk
Chat, calls, meetings and screen sharing with a high-performance backend for internal and client meetings.
- Chat, Video meetings, Screen sharing
Deck
Kanban-style task and project boards for teams that want one place for planning and handoffs.
- Task boards, Project visibility, Simple handoff
Dashboard
A central workspace for company updates, files, tasks and relevant business information.
- Company updates, Pinned files, Work overview
Integrations
Bookkeeping/accounting integrations, FTP server integrations and other workflow connections.
- Accounting workflows, FTP connections, External storage integrations
Dedicated Cloud and Swiss Support
Each customer receives a dedicated managed cloud environment operated by Rocky Consulting in Switzerland.
- Dedicated customer environment, Swiss hosting, Direct support
Who Rocky Collaboration Cloud is for
Fiduciaries and accounting firms
Handle client files, accounting workflows and internal knowledge in one controlled workspace.
Law firms and professional services
Keep matter documents, internal notes and client communication in a dedicated Swiss cloud.
Architecture, engineering and construction
Share plans, versions and project files without losing track of permissions.
Healthcare and therapy practices
Separate client-facing material from internal records and collaborate with staff in a controlled environment.
Associations, foundations and schools
Use one workspace for administration, documents, tasks and team communication.
IT-conscious SMEs (10–250 employees)
Choose a Swiss-hosted Microsoft 365 complement or alternative when you want more control over sensitive data.
Quick facts about Rocky Collaboration Cloud
Rocky Collaboration Cloud
Nextcloud
Switzerland
Dedicated cloud per customer
Swiss SMEs with sensitive documents and internal workflows
Files, Search, Talk, OnlyOffice, Collabora, Deck, Dashboard and integrations
Book a free Swiss Collaboration Cloud assessment
Compare collaboration costs
What teams notice first
- People search in several places before they find the current file.
- External partners receive different links or different versions.
- Permissions are hard to explain and harder to review.
- Teams keep working around the system with personal folders and email attachments.
What teams notice first — quick note
- People search in several places before they find the current file.
- External partners receive different links or different versions.
- Permissions are hard to explain and harder to review.
- Teams keep working around the system with personal folders and email attachments.
Migration and rollout support
Rocky starts with a review of your file structure, users, permissions, remote access and the tools you already use. That makes it easier to phase the rollout, decide what moves first and keep sensitive documents under control during migration.
Why the operating experience matters
The service is already in live daily use across customer companies, not only in a demo environment. That practical experience informs how Rocky sets up collaboration for business teams.
Common questions about Rocky Collaboration Cloud
Is Rocky Collaboration Cloud a replacement for Microsoft 365?
It can replace selected parts of Microsoft 365 for document work, but many teams also keep Microsoft 365 for email, desktop Office or other tasks. The choice depends on how much control you want over sensitive files and internal workflows.
Can we keep Microsoft 365 and still use Rocky Collaboration Cloud?
Yes. Rocky can sit next to Microsoft 365 as a controlled Swiss collaboration layer for files, workspaces, search, meetings and workflows.
Is the platform based on Nextcloud?
Yes. Nextcloud is the foundation, while Rocky manages the hosting, setup, support, performance tuning and integrations around it.
Where is the data hosted?
The service is hosted in Switzerland in dedicated customer clouds operated by Rocky Consulting.
Can we migrate from SharePoint, Dropbox, OneDrive or a file server?
Yes. Rocky reviews your current structure first and then plans the migration around permissions, search, remote access and rollout scope.
Does it support office editing?
Yes. Rocky uses OnlyOffice and Collabora on high-performance backends for document, spreadsheet and presentation editing.
Does it support video calls and chat?
Yes. Talk covers chat, calls, meetings and screen sharing with a high-performance backend.
Can it connect to bookkeeping systems or FTP servers?
Yes. Bookkeeping/accounting integrations, FTP server integrations and other workflow connections are part of the service discussion.
Do we get our own dedicated cloud?
Yes. Each customer receives a dedicated managed cloud environment.
How do we start?
Book the free Swiss Collaboration Cloud assessment. Rocky will review your current setup and recommend a practical next step.
Compare collaboration costs with the pricing guide
If you want to understand setup and operating cost before the assessment, use the pricing guide as a structured starting point. It helps you compare a dedicated Swiss collaboration cloud with the way your team works now.