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=Bringing Security to SMEs with the mintarc-CS2 partnership= | =Bringing Security to SMEs with the mintarc-CS2 partnership= | ||
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mintarc now has a formal partnership with Cybers2 (CS2), bringing together two open-source–focused teams to help Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises with secure, cost-effective, and | mintarc now has a formal partnership with Cybers2 (CS2), bringing together two open-source–focused teams to help Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises with secure, cost-effective, and | ||
customizable IT solutions. Built on shared values of transparency, community collaboration, and customer-centric service, this effort helps with DX for SMEs while keeping a focus data sovereignty and avoiding vendor lock-in. | customizable IT solutions. Built on shared values of transparency, community collaboration, and customer-centric service, this effort helps with DX for SMEs while keeping a focus data sovereignty and avoiding vendor lock-in. | ||
==Why this matters== | ==Why this matters== | ||
*Combining our | *Combining our FOSS consulting with Cybers2’s cybersecurity and IT services, Japanese SMEs gain access to cost-efficient, and adaptable technology stacks tailored to local business needs. This is great for a growing demand of sovereign, transparent IT without sacrificing enterprise-grade capabilities. | ||
*The collaboration prioritizes data control, enabling on-premises or local-cloud deployments that keep sensitive information within Japan’s borders, addressing regulatory and privacy considerations. | *The collaboration prioritizes data control, enabling on-premises or local-cloud deployments that keep sensitive information within Japan’s borders, addressing regulatory and privacy considerations. | ||
*The partnership integrates secure collaboration tools and security practices, delivering a dependable foundation for remote work, multi-site operations, and compliant workflows. | *The partnership integrates secure collaboration tools and security practices, delivering a dependable foundation for remote work, multi-site operations, and compliant workflows. | ||
==Our role and value proposition== | ==Our role and value proposition== | ||
*mintarc provides end-to-end | *mintarc provides end-to-end FOSS adoption planning, from readiness assessments to hybrid and on-premises deployments, ensuring alignment with business goals and security requirements. | ||
*We tailor | *We tailor FOSS solutions to fit existing processes, integrating with common enterprise stacks and open-source file sharing, CI/CD, or collaboration components as needed. | ||
*Addtionally we offer hands-on training for IT staff and end users, plus ongoing maintenance, updates, and incident response to minimize downtime and maximize ROI. | *Addtionally we offer hands-on training for IT staff and end users, plus ongoing maintenance, updates, and incident response to minimize downtime and maximize ROI. | ||
==Cybers2’s value add== | ==Cybers2’s value add== | ||
*CS2 brings | *CS2 brings cybersecurity methodology, including proactive threat assessment, vulnerability management, and compliance-oriented controls, to harden FOSS deployments. | ||
*The partnership leverages Cybers2’s expertise in monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence to sustain secure, reliable operations. | *The partnership leverages Cybers2’s expertise in monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence to sustain secure, reliable operations. | ||
*CS2 emphasizes transparent communication, practical pricing, and responsive support to make sure SMEs feel confident throughout the DX journey. | *CS2 emphasizes transparent communication, practical pricing, and responsive support to make sure SMEs feel confident throughout the DX journey. | ||
==What the partnership delivers for Japanese SMEs== | ==What the partnership delivers for Japanese SMEs== | ||
*Access to enterprise-grade | *Access to enterprise-grade FOSS tools with reduced licensing overhead and vendor lock-in, enabling predictable TCO and scalable growth. | ||
*On-premises, cloud, or hybrid models to match regulatory requirements, organizational risk appetite, and operational preferences. | *On-premises, cloud, or hybrid models to match regulatory requirements, organizational risk appetite, and operational preferences. | ||
*Ready-made patterns for collaboration, security hardening, and data governance that work with existing tooling and processes. | *Ready-made patterns for collaboration, security hardening, and data governance that work with existing tooling and processes. | ||
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==Partnership mechanics and go-to-market== | ==Partnership mechanics and go-to-market== | ||
*Co-branded campaigns, joint webinars, and localized events to educate Japanese SMEs about | *Co-branded campaigns, joint webinars, and localized events to educate Japanese SMEs about FOSS resilience, security, and cost benefits. | ||
*Shared training programs for sales and technical staff to ensure consistent messaging and successful deployments. | *Shared training programs for sales and technical staff to ensure consistent messaging and successful deployments. | ||
*A combined support tiering plan that leverages | *A combined support tiering plan that leverages mintarc’s FOSS expertise with Cybers2’s security operations and incident response capabilities. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:47, 21 November 2025
Bringing Security to SMEs with the mintarc-CS2 partnership
mintarc now has a formal partnership with Cybers2 (CS2), bringing together two open-source–focused teams to help Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises with secure, cost-effective, and customizable IT solutions. Built on shared values of transparency, community collaboration, and customer-centric service, this effort helps with DX for SMEs while keeping a focus data sovereignty and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Why this matters
- Combining our FOSS consulting with Cybers2’s cybersecurity and IT services, Japanese SMEs gain access to cost-efficient, and adaptable technology stacks tailored to local business needs. This is great for a growing demand of sovereign, transparent IT without sacrificing enterprise-grade capabilities.
- The collaboration prioritizes data control, enabling on-premises or local-cloud deployments that keep sensitive information within Japan’s borders, addressing regulatory and privacy considerations.
- The partnership integrates secure collaboration tools and security practices, delivering a dependable foundation for remote work, multi-site operations, and compliant workflows.
Our role and value proposition
- mintarc provides end-to-end FOSS adoption planning, from readiness assessments to hybrid and on-premises deployments, ensuring alignment with business goals and security requirements.
- We tailor FOSS solutions to fit existing processes, integrating with common enterprise stacks and open-source file sharing, CI/CD, or collaboration components as needed.
- Addtionally we offer hands-on training for IT staff and end users, plus ongoing maintenance, updates, and incident response to minimize downtime and maximize ROI.
Cybers2’s value add
- CS2 brings cybersecurity methodology, including proactive threat assessment, vulnerability management, and compliance-oriented controls, to harden FOSS deployments.
- The partnership leverages Cybers2’s expertise in monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence to sustain secure, reliable operations.
- CS2 emphasizes transparent communication, practical pricing, and responsive support to make sure SMEs feel confident throughout the DX journey.
What the partnership delivers for Japanese SMEs
- Access to enterprise-grade FOSS tools with reduced licensing overhead and vendor lock-in, enabling predictable TCO and scalable growth.
- On-premises, cloud, or hybrid models to match regulatory requirements, organizational risk appetite, and operational preferences.
- Ready-made patterns for collaboration, security hardening, and data governance that work with existing tooling and processes.
- Dedicated Japanese-speaking guidance, training, and support to ease adoption and maximize usability.
Partnership mechanics and go-to-market
- Co-branded campaigns, joint webinars, and localized events to educate Japanese SMEs about FOSS resilience, security, and cost benefits.
- Shared training programs for sales and technical staff to ensure consistent messaging and successful deployments.
- A combined support tiering plan that leverages mintarc’s FOSS expertise with Cybers2’s security operations and incident response capabilities.