Philosophy, platform, and approach
Layer87 was founded on the belief that digital sovereignty and security are not luxury items, but fundamental rights. We build technology that people and organizations can truly control – without dependencies on large tech corporations, without vendor lock-in, without compromising on privacy.
Our approach is simple: We develop open, transparent systems that remain in Germany, are operated by us, and give users full control over their data. We don't believe in "cloud-first" for its own sake, but in deliberate technology choices that prioritize security, compliance, and long-term stability.
We work primarily with public institutions, administrations, and organizations that share these values and require reliable, German-hosted digital infrastructure. Our goal is not rapid growth at any cost, but building lasting partnerships with customers who value quality, security, and digital sovereignty.
Layer87 is not a collection of standalone tools, but a cohesive platform where all components work together seamlessly.
One account for all services. No duplicate logins, centralized user management.
File storage, notifications, search – core services available to all applications.
Build custom applications that integrate with the platform via standardized APIs.
We build on proven open source technologies wherever possible – not for ideological reasons, but because it makes technical and economic sense. Open source means transparency, security through community review, and independence from individual vendors.
We contribute to the open source ecosystem and publish components that are useful to others. At the same time, we develop proprietary software where it makes sense for our business model.
Layer87 consistently uses open industry standards and established open source technologies. This means: Vendor lock-in is minimal with us. Your data belongs to you, and you can always decide to take a different path.
Should you decide to leave Layer87, we actively support you in the migration process – free of charge. We provide your data in standard formats, document interfaces, and assist in transitioning to another solution.
This is not a marketing promise, but part of our philosophy: We want you to stay with Layer87 because the solution is good – not because you have no technical alternative.
Layer87 is designed for long-term stability. We don't rely on venture capital or hypergrowth, but build a sustainable business based on customer satisfaction and quality products.
This means: We carefully select projects and customers, we don't overpromise, and we maintain a reasonable pace that allows us to deliver high-quality work. We grow organically, not through aggressive expansion.
We're always happy to discuss our approach, technology choices, and how Layer87 might fit your needs. No sales pressure, just honest conversation.
Schedule a no-obligation consultation to discuss how Layer87 can support you.