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    Infomaniak kChat

    Swiss unified communication platform for secure team collaboration.

    CHSwitzerland
    Headquarters
    🇨🇭Switzerland
    Data Hosting
    Switzerland
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    â–£GDPRâ—†EU HQâ–¦EU Data

    Infomaniak kChat key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Infomaniak Network SA
    Headquarters
    Switzerland (CH)
    Ownership
    Part of Infomaniak Network SA
    Data hosting
    Switzerland
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted (Infomaniak-managed Datacenters)
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Certifications
    ISO 27001 sleep, ISO 9001
    Replaces
    Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mattermost

    About Infomaniak kChat

    kChat is an instant messaging and collaboration platform designed for businesses, serving as a core component of Infomaniak's kSuite. It emphasizes digital sovereignty and privacy by hosting all data exclusively in Switzerland and operating under Swiss law, which protects users from extraterritorial legislations like the US Cloud Act. The service provides a unified communication environment featuring public and private channels, as well as the ability to involve external partners as guest users. The platform distinguishes itself with integrated 'Sovereign AI' features, allowing users to analyze data, summarize exchanges, and translate messages without their data being captured for external training. Developed by Infomaniak, an employee-owned company focused on ecological and durable technology, kChat includes professional features such as full white-labeling (Custom Brand) and centralized administrative controls. It is accessible via web browsers as well as mobile and desktop applications.

    Alternative to

    SlackMicrosoft TeamsMattermost

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted (Infomaniak-managed Datacenters)

    Certifications
    ISO 27001 sleep
    ISO 9001

    Key Features

    Public and private channels
    Direct messaging and group chats
    Sovereign AI for summarizing and translating messages
    External guest access for clients and partners
    Custom branding (logo, colors, URL)
    Unified user management dashboard
    Search and message history
    File sharing up to 100 MB

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