Comprehensive
Web-based Services
Comprehensive
Web-based Services
At VDM we bring together over 15 years of experince and offer you a wide variety of services to facilitate all you online needs under one roof.
See our extensive portfolio below. These topics are reprenstative of our current day to day work and level of expertise as full stack developing firm.
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Crafting Software with the Integrity of Wood
Our Foundational Philosophy
In the heart of our philosophy lies the principle of crafting software as one would craft a piece of wooden furniture. Just as wood is molded, carved, and perfected by the skilled hands of a carpenter, so is software by a developer. Our recently published article in the Joomla! Community Magazine, "Making Software Wood Again," delves into this analogy.
Imagine buying a beautiful wooden table. It's yours – truly yours. You're free to add an extra drawer, paint it a new color, or upholster parts of it. You can even decide to further refine it and sell it, and the new owner has the same freedoms. This is the essence of our software philosophy. When you get software from us, it's like that wooden table; you're not just a user, but an owner with all the rights and freedoms.
Contrast this with large software conglomerates. With them, it's like paying to use a table, but never truly owning it. You can't change it, and you often don't know if someone's peeking into your data. It's like a wooden piece, always under the watchful eye of its maker, limiting your freedom and creativity.
Choose craftsmanship. Choose ownership. Choose the freedom that comes with software crafted like wood.Build extremely complex components in a fraction of the time
Joomla!© Component Builder
Whether you're a seasoned Joomla!© developer, or have just started, Component Builder will save you lots of time and money. A real must have!
You can install it quite easily and with no limitations. On github is the latest release with ALL its features and ALL concepts totally open-source and free!
Bespoke Freedom Software Project
Docker
Accelerates how we build, share, and run applications
Self-Hosting your private platforms
Vision
Strategy
Platforms
Our current expertise
Embracing Self-Hosting: A Journey of Independence and Control
In the vast digital landscape, the allure of self-hosting platforms isn't just about owning the infrastructure—it's about embracing autonomy, securing data, and ensuring bespoke customization. By self-hosting, organizations and individuals reclaim control over their digital assets, free from the constraints and uncertainties of third-party providers. This empowerment translates to tailored solutions that resonate with one's unique needs, all the while preserving data sovereignty and enhancing security. In a world where data is the new gold, self-hosting is the key to unlocking true digital independence and integrity.
Embracing Self-Hosting: A Journey of Independence and Control
In the vast digital landscape, the allure of self-hosting platforms isn't just about owning the infrastructure—it's about embracing autonomy, securing data, and ensuring bespoke customization. By self-hosting, organizations and individuals reclaim control over their digital assets, free from the constraints and uncertainties of third-party providers. This empowerment translates to tailored solutions that resonate with one's unique needs, all the while preserving data sovereignty and enhancing security. In a world where data is the new gold, self-hosting is the key to unlocking true digital independence and integrity.
Self-Hosting Big Systems
Imagine you're used to shopping at a huge mall where everything's available, but there are rules about when you can shop, what discounts you get, and they watch what you buy. Now, instead, think about having your own big store at home. You decide when to shop, what's on sale, and no one's watching.
In the tech world, using big services like Google or Amazon is like shopping at that big mall. But when companies want more control and privacy, they set up their own "store" or system at home, called self-hosting. This way, they make the rules and keep everything in-house, but it takes effort to set up and manage.
That's where we come in! We help businesses set up their very own "personal malls" or systems. You want it in your backyard? We can set it up on local servers. And the best part? We handle all the heavy lifting, from setup to maintenance, so you can enjoy the benefits without any of the hassle.
Self-Hosting Big Systems
Imagine you're used to shopping at a huge mall where everything's available, but there are rules about when you can shop, what discounts you get, and they watch what you buy. Now, instead, think about having your own big store at home. You decide when to shop, what's on sale, and no one's watching.
In the tech world, using big services like Google or Amazon is like shopping at that big mall. But when companies want more control and privacy, they set up their own "store" or system at home, called self-hosting. This way, they make the rules and keep everything in-house, but it takes effort to set up and manage.
That's where we come in! We help businesses set up their very own "personal malls" or systems. You want it in your backyard? We can set it up on local servers. And the best part? We handle all the heavy lifting, from setup to maintenance, so you can enjoy the benefits without any of the hassle.
Reclaim Data Sovereignty: Local Hosting on Private Servers
In an era where digital data has become as valuable as gold, its protection, autonomy, and integrity have never been more critical. While self-hosting is already a stride towards enhanced control, local hosting on private servers is akin to vaulting one's treasures in a secure fortress. For large corporate firms, this move is not just about storage; it's about asserting complete dominion over data, uncompromised security, and ensuring an environment free from potential external prying eyes.
Beyond just privacy, locally hosted infrastructures guarantee optimized performance. Data retrieval and processing times are faster, resulting in efficient operations without the lag that might come with distant, cloud-based servers. It's the pinnacle of digital self-reliance.
We recognize the profound importance of this transition. That's why we offer a comprehensive setup of hosting environments, tailor-made for corporate companies, small or large, aiming to elevate their systems' privacy and integrity. By choosing local hosting on private servers, businesses are not only safeguarding their present but fortifying their future in the digital realm.
Reclaim Data Sovereignty: Local Hosting on Private Servers
In an era where digital data has become as valuable as gold, its protection, autonomy, and integrity have never been more critical. While self-hosting is already a stride towards enhanced control, local hosting on private servers is akin to vaulting one's treasures in a secure fortress. For large corporate firms, this move is not just about storage; it's about asserting complete dominion over data, uncompromised security, and ensuring an environment free from potential external prying eyes.
Beyond just privacy, locally hosted infrastructures guarantee optimized performance. Data retrieval and processing times are faster, resulting in efficient operations without the lag that might come with distant, cloud-based servers. It's the pinnacle of digital self-reliance.
We recognize the profound importance of this transition. That's why we offer a comprehensive setup of hosting environments, tailor-made for corporate companies, small or large, aiming to elevate their systems' privacy and integrity. By choosing local hosting on private servers, businesses are not only safeguarding their present but fortifying their future in the digital realm.
How do we go about this?
How do we go about this?
Autonomous Data Ownership
Rationale: As data regulations become more stringent globally, having control over where and how data is stored is pivotal. Local hosting allows for greater compliance and flexibility in managing data according to regional regulations.
Implementation Strategy: We help you begin with a comprehensive audit of existing data handling practices. Then we ensure the local servers are configured to adhere to specific regional data protection regulations, with regular reviews to adapt to evolving compliance needs.
Autonomous Data Ownership
Rationale: As data regulations become more stringent globally, having control over where and how data is stored is pivotal. Local hosting allows for greater compliance and flexibility in managing data according to regional regulations.
Implementation Strategy: We help you begin with a comprehensive audit of existing data handling practices. Then we ensure the local servers are configured to adhere to specific regional data protection regulations, with regular reviews to adapt to evolving compliance needs.
Scalable Infrastructure Management
Rationale: The growth of a firm shouldn't be limited by its infrastructure. With private local hosting, scaling becomes more straightforward, as resources can be added without reliance on third-party providers.
Implementation Strategy: Opt for modular server setups that can be expanded as needed. We use containerization technologies and orchestration tools to efficiently deploy, scale, and manage applications on these servers.
Scalable Infrastructure Management
Rationale: The growth of a firm shouldn't be limited by its infrastructure. With private local hosting, scaling becomes more straightforward, as resources can be added without reliance on third-party providers.
Implementation Strategy: Opt for modular server setups that can be expanded as needed. We use containerization technologies and orchestration tools to efficiently deploy, scale, and manage applications on these servers.
Optimized Performance & Reliability
Rationale: Data latency is reduced when accessed locally. A firm's operations become more efficient, and the user experience is significantly enhanced.
Implementation Strategy: Invest in high-speed, reliable server hardware. We then implement caching mechanisms and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) even within the local network to ensure optimal speed. As part of the service we regularly monitor server health and performance to preemptively address potential issues.
Optimized Performance & Reliability
Rationale: Data latency is reduced when accessed locally. A firm's operations become more efficient, and the user experience is significantly enhanced.
Implementation Strategy: Invest in high-speed, reliable server hardware. We then implement caching mechanisms and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) even within the local network to ensure optimal speed. As part of the service we regularly monitor server health and performance to preemptively address potential issues.
Advanced Security Protocols
Rationale: Local hosting on private servers provides an opportunity to implement bespoke security protocols tailored to a firm's specific needs, ensuring a robust defense against threats.
Implementation Strategy: We've developed a multi-layered security approach – from firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and regular vulnerability assessments. We can educate staff about best practices and conduct frequent security drills.
Advanced Security Protocols
Rationale: Local hosting on private servers provides an opportunity to implement bespoke security protocols tailored to a firm's specific needs, ensuring a robust defense against threats.
Implementation Strategy: We've developed a multi-layered security approach – from firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and regular vulnerability assessments. We can educate staff about best practices and conduct frequent security drills.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Rationale: The integrity of a firm's operations is dependent on data availability. Local hosting offers enhanced control over backup and disaster recovery processes.
Implementation Strategy: We stringently implement automated backup solutions with periodic testing to ensure data can be restored quickly. It is imperative to have a secondary local server or a secure cloud backup for redundancy.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Rationale: The integrity of a firm's operations is dependent on data availability. Local hosting offers enhanced control over backup and disaster recovery processes.
Implementation Strategy: We stringently implement automated backup solutions with periodic testing to ensure data can be restored quickly. It is imperative to have a secondary local server or a secure cloud backup for redundancy.
What infrastructures are available?
What infrastructures are available?
Gitea - Git with a cup of tea
Gitea is a self-hosted platform designed for git services to facilitate collaborative software development. It offers a lightweight, extensible, and easy-to-install solution that mimics several features available on platforms like GitHub.
Benefits:
- Self-hosted: Gitea offers the freedom to manage your repositories without relying on third-party services, ensuring data privacy and security.
- Lightweight: Designed to run on minimal hardware, making it suitable for a wide range of deployment scenarios.
- Extensible: Offers APIs and plugins to enhance functionality, tailored to specific development needs.
Gitea - Git with a cup of tea
Gitea is a self-hosted platform designed for git services to facilitate collaborative software development. It offers a lightweight, extensible, and easy-to-install solution that mimics several features available on platforms like GitHub.
Benefits:
- Self-hosted: Gitea offers the freedom to manage your repositories without relying on third-party services, ensuring data privacy and security.
- Lightweight: Designed to run on minimal hardware, making it suitable for a wide range of deployment scenarios.
- Extensible: Offers APIs and plugins to enhance functionality, tailored to specific development needs.
Nextcloud
Nextcloud provides a suite of client-server software solutions for creating and using file hosting services. It's a powerful, open-source alternative to proprietary cloud storage services.
Benefits:
- File Sync & Share: Seamlessly synchronize files across devices with an intuitive user interface.
- Collaboration: Integrated tools for document editing, calendar, and contact management and much more.
- Data Control: Host data on your servers, ensuring security, privacy, and compliance.
Nextcloud
Nextcloud provides a suite of client-server software solutions for creating and using file hosting services. It's a powerful, open-source alternative to proprietary cloud storage services.
Benefits:
- File Sync & Share: Seamlessly synchronize files across devices with an intuitive user interface.
- Collaboration: Integrated tools for document editing, calendar, and contact management and much more.
- Data Control: Host data on your servers, ensuring security, privacy, and compliance.
Open edX
Open edX is an open-source platform for creating, delivering, and analyzing online courses. It's the software behind edX, a massive online course provider.
Benefits:
- Flexible Course Creation: Offers a wide array of tools to create engaging content from videos to interactive quizzes.
- Scalability: Designed to cater to both small groups and massive online audiences.
- Extensibility: A modular architecture that can be extended with plugins and integrations to suit specific needs.
Open edX
Open edX is an open-source platform for creating, delivering, and analyzing online courses. It's the software behind edX, a massive online course provider.
Benefits:
- Flexible Course Creation: Offers a wide array of tools to create engaging content from videos to interactive quizzes.
- Scalability: Designed to cater to both small groups and massive online audiences.
- Extensibility: A modular architecture that can be extended with plugins and integrations to suit specific needs.
ERPNext
RPNext is an open-source integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software developed by Frappe Technologies. It encompasses a broad range of business functions, including accounting, HR, sales, purchasing, and inventory management.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Modules: Covers a broad spectrum of business operations, ensuring integrated and seamless management.
- Customizable: Adaptable to the unique needs of businesses across various industries.
- Web-based Interface: Accessible from anywhere, it offers an intuitive, user-friendly dashboard for all business insights.
ERPNext
RPNext is an open-source integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software developed by Frappe Technologies. It encompasses a broad range of business functions, including accounting, HR, sales, purchasing, and inventory management.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Modules: Covers a broad spectrum of business operations, ensuring integrated and seamless management.
- Customizable: Adaptable to the unique needs of businesses across various industries.
- Web-based Interface: Accessible from anywhere, it offers an intuitive, user-friendly dashboard for all business insights.