Open-source infrastructure management for digital sovereignty is becoming increasingly important for European companies—and this is exactly where orcharhino comes in: a flexible, EU-compliant solution that manages IT infrastructures securely, automatically, and independently of manufacturers. Digital sovereignty is no longer an option, but a necessity in Europe. With orcharhino, IT teams gain complete control over Linux and Windows systems, comply with EU regulations such as GDPR and NIS2, and reduce their dependence on external providers.
Digital sovereignty in Europe
Digital sovereignty has become a strategic priority across the EU. It is not only about reducing reliance on providers from outside Europe — it is about retaining full control of IT infrastructure: from technology choices and deployment models to service and long-term support.
At ATIX AG, this principle has guided our work for more than 30 years. With orcharhino, our open-source infrastructure management solution, we enable European organizations to operate independently, securely, and in compliance with EU regulations such as GDPR, NIS2, and the EU Cybersecurity Act.
Why digital sovereignty matters
European institutions and enterprises increasingly demand:
- Control over where data is stored and processed
- Freedom from non-EU dependencies
- Auditability, traceability, and security at every layer
For public sector IT, healthcare, finance, education, and critical infrastructure, these requirements are essential to ensure compliance and continuity
How orcharhino supports digital sovereignty
With orcharhino, organizations gain a comprehensive solution to manage infrastructure with full sovereignty:
Cross-platform management
Manage multiple Linux distributions and Windows systems from a central platform
Lifecycle management
Provision, configure, patch, and update systems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Repository and content control-
Mirror and host software repositories locally, ensuring patches and updates remain under your control
Compliance by design
Automated patch workflows, lifecycle-aware updates, SCAP-based security auditing, and rollback functionality support EU compliance
Automation freedom
Integrate with open tooling such as Ansible, Puppet, and Salt, avoiding dependency on proprietary tooling
Flexible deployment
Run orcharhino in the cloud (local or global providers), on-premises, or in your own data center
Development, consulting, and support from Germany, Europe
delivered by ATIX AG, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, with services available in German and English.
Open, transparent, and vendor-neutral
Built on leading open-source technologies, orcharhino avoids vendor lock-in and opaque ecosystems. Organizations retain the freedom to decide:
- Which Linux distributions to support
- Which automation stack to use
- Where and how updates are applied
No hidden dependencies, no opaque licenses, no vendor lock-in. Just complete operational freedom with a vendor-neutral approach.
Conclusion: digital sovereignty in practice
Digital sovereignty is moving from principle to policy across Europe. With orcharhino, organizations can take practical steps to ensure their IT remains secure, compliant, and under their own control — across Linux and Windows environments, with local repository management, automated compliance, and vendor-neutral flexibility.
orcharhino means having options:
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To deploy infrastructure where and how you choose
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To transition from dependency to sovereignty at your own pace
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To rely on a European vendor, headquartered in Germany, with ISO-certified expertise
