C14 key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- DRACOON GmbH
- Headquarters
- Germany (DE)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2008
- Data hosting
- Germany
- Infrastructure
- Self-hosted/German Data Centers (implied by policy)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- GDPR Compliance, BDSG Compliance
- Replaces
- Microsoft OneDrive for Business, Box, Dropbox Business, Citrix ShareFile, Google Drive for Enterprise
About C14
DRACOON is a specialized German technology company that provides a secure enterprise file services platform designed to give organizations full control over their digital data. Headquartered in Regensburg, the company has evolved from an encryption specialist into a market leader for secure data exchange in the German-speaking (DACH) region. Its core philosophy revolves around the 'Secure Data Space,' which combines high-security standards with user-friendly interfaces. The platform is engineered for industries with high compliance requirements, such as healthcare, financial services, and public administration. By utilizing client-side encryption and strict access controls, DRACOON ensures that even the service provider cannot access the content of the files. The solution serves as a sovereign alternative to non-European cloud storage providers, focusing on local data residency and adherence to strict German data protection laws.
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Deployment Options
Hosting & Security
Self-hosted/German Data Centers (implied by policy)
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