Off big tech, to a data-sovereign home of your own
You want to be part of the solution, but what if the tools you use are part of
the problem?
Digital infrastructure is the backbone of any modern organisation or movement,
yet we so often find ourselves reaching for proprietary tools that quietly
work against us and our cause. Big tech companies use their hold over our data
to entrench power at the expense of people and planet, from training AI on our
content in vast climate polluting datacenters, to data-sharing with
advertisers, and even surveillance that can be used to undermine whole
operations.
It doesn’t need to be this way.
Our consultancy will ensure your organisation finds best-fit, best-practice
and mission-coherent digital solutions for your work. From low-carbon
European-based data-sovereign platforms and services under your control, to
training packages, managed services, migration support and wholistic security
audits, Nīkau will help your organisation achieve both greater independence
and safety in what has become an increasingly predatorial digital environment.
“Nīkau’s insights helped an internal team for Just Stop Oil immediately step
up security protocol and better implement data safety. They offered an
expert consultation that was informed by real-world experience.”
Media Team, Just Stop Oil, UK
“Exceptional security guidance for our global cyber campaign, backed by real
field experience and meticulous attention to detail.”
Coordinator, Act Different, Argentina
“Nikau have significant experience and know-how”
Gillo Cutrupi, Greenpeace International Information Security Manager
“There is no better one for secure infrastructure and operations!”
Kolja Weber, CEO Flokinet
“Nikau gave personalised and sensitive tech security support and advice to
an environmental defender who was in serious danger in Sudan. This was
crucial for the activist’s safety.”
Cathy Allen, Extinction Rebellion
“These two trainings are worth every second or cent. I’m doing a lot of the
covered topics for years now but this moved some of the parts to a complete
new level and opened up some new perspectives on things. A clear
recommendation. My work and the projects at Collective Zero will benefit from this.”
Thomas Hutmacher (Collective Zero)
“I finished the tunnel class last week, and I wanted to mention how much joy
I’ve been feeling knowing that I have even more knowledge I can use to
separate myself from big tech. The software industry hasn’t felt very fun
lately and the class gave me a lot more hope for the future.”
Edward Loveall
