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Brühl, March 16, 2026: The open-source file-sharing service ownCloud.online, operated and developed by BW.tech, is getting a new technological foundation. With the version now released, PHP 8.4 becomes the mandatory minimum requirement. At the same time, core system components have been modernized, security mechanisms strengthened, and outdated technologies replaced. The transition marks a strategic development step: The platform is gaining a future-proof, high-performance, and long-term maintainable architecture. The new version of ownCloud.online with PHP 8.4 is available for download starting March 16 at www.owncloud.online or directly from the project on GitHub: https://github.com/BWTECH-github/owncloud.online.

At the turn of the year, ownCloud.online announces a key technological milestone: The platform will migrate to PHP 8.4 in the first quarter, modernizing its underlying architecture and reinforcing its long-term strategic roadmap.

Brühl, July 16, 2025 – Managed cloud specialist BW.tech is now taking over the complete secure operation of the cloud file sharing service owncloud.online. The platform, which was developed in cooperation with owncloud GmbH (now Kiteworks), will in future be managed exclusively by BW.tech.