Runic Eco Environment

A locally hosted digital workspace designed to replace fragmented software solutions with a single, integrated ecosystem tailored to your industry.

Everything You Need in One System

The Runic Eco Environment offers everything you need to run a modern business—from file storage and collaboration to communication, project management, and secure identity controls.

Locally Hosted

Secure servers in South Africa

Fully Integrated

All components work together seamlessly

50% Cost Savings

Reduce licensing costs dramatically

Core Components

Six integrated tools that handle every aspect of your digital workflow

Runic Cloud Formula

Powered by Nextcloud, trusted by the Swedish government

For General Users

A modern alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive. Store, access, and share your files securely from any device.

Key Features

  • Secure file storage and sharing
  • Built-in calendar and contacts
  • Mobile and desktop apps
  • Advanced search capabilities

For Technical Teams

Full-featured cloud file storage with user/group permissions, file versioning, and enterprise-grade security.

Technical Benefits

  • Granular user and group permissions
  • File versioning and recovery
  • External storage integration
  • API access for custom development

Benefit

Documents are encrypted and stored securely on Runic's infrastructure with full compliance.

Runic ID

Powered by Keycloak

For General Users

One login gives you access to all tools in the system—no more managing multiple passwords.

User Features

  • Single sign-on across all services
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password management
  • Profile and preferences management

For Technical Teams

Supports single sign-on (SSO), two-factor authentication, group policies, and identity integration across all Runic services.

Admin Features

  • LDAP/Active Directory integration
  • Role-based access control
  • Audit logging and compliance
  • Federation with external systems

Benefit

Centralized control for secure access management with enterprise-grade authentication.

Runic Mailman

Powered by Mailcow

For General Users

A full-featured, professional email system that supports webmail, mobile apps, and calendars.

Email Features

  • Professional webmail interface
  • Mobile app support (iOS/Android)
  • Integrated calendar and contacts
  • Spam and virus protection

For Technical Teams

Modern SMTP, IMAP, anti-spam, DKIM/DMARC integration, TLS encryption, and comprehensive admin interface.

Technical Features

  • Advanced spam filtering
  • Email encryption (TLS/STARTTLS)
  • Domain authentication (DKIM/DMARC)
  • Backup and archiving

Benefit

All emails are securely hosted and protected under privacy and compliance rules.

Runic Office

Powered by Collabora Online

Open and edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly in your browser—just like Microsoft Office.

  • Real-time collaboration
  • Document autosave
  • Change tracking
  • Comment and review tools
Benefit: Create and collaborate on documents without third-party services or apps.

Runic Business

Powered by SuiteCRM and OpenProject

Manage clients, cases, tasks, and billing from a centralized dashboard.

  • Customer relationship management
  • Project management
  • Time tracking
  • Customizable workflows
Benefit: End-to-end business management without costly, siloed software.

Runic Connect

Powered by Rocket.Chat, Jitsi, Matrix/Element

Secure chat, file sharing, and video conferencing for your team and clients—all in one place.

  • Encrypted messaging
  • Video conferencing
  • File sharing integration
  • Calendar notifications
Benefit: Single communication hub that replaces WhatsApp, Zoom, and Slack.

Why It Matters

See how the Runic Eco Environment compares to traditional software approaches

Feature Traditional Software Runic Eco Environment
Data Ownership Third-party cloud providers Hosted on Runic's secure servers
Licensing Costs High monthly fees per service Up to 50% savings with integrated pricing
Security Varies by provider Centralized, encrypted, and compliant
Integration Fragmented tools and workflows Fully integrated with unified workflows
Access Control Dispersed across multiple platforms Centralized via Runic ID
Support Multiple vendors to manage Single support team for everything

Industry-Ready Examples

See how the Eco Environment adapts to specific industry needs

Legal Sector

Manage legal holds, client communication, and secure document sharing in one place—while ensuring attorney-client privilege through Runic ID and Mailman.

  • Privileged document storage
  • Secure client portals
  • Case management workflows
  • Compliance audit trails

Finance Sector

Centralize financial documents, track compliance, and monitor activity in real-time using Runic Cloud Formula, Business, and monitoring tools.

  • Secure financial document storage
  • Client portfolio management
  • Compliance reporting
  • Encrypted communications

Medical Sector

Handle electronic health records, imaging, and telemedicine using Runic Office, Connect, and Cloud Formula—all compliant with HIPAA/POPIA.

  • HIPAA-compliant patient records
  • Secure telemedicine platform
  • Medical imaging storage
  • Patient communication portals

Education Sector

Provide students and teachers with course management, virtual classrooms, secure messaging, and collaborative content creation.

  • Learning management system
  • Virtual classroom environments
  • Student collaboration tools
  • Secure parent communication

Business Benefits

Measurable improvements to your operations and bottom line

Reduce licensing costs by up to 50%

Replace over 10 third-party systems with one cohesive solution. No more juggling multiple subscriptions and vendors.

Improve document access speed and security

Faster file access, better collaboration, and enterprise-grade security with full audit trails.

Meet industry-specific compliance regulations

Built-in compliance for POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.

Enhance productivity with unified workflows

Seamless integration between all tools means less time switching between applications and more time focused on work.

Ready to Experience the Eco Environment?

The Runic Eco Environment is more than just a set of tools—it's an integrated digital ecosystem that brings together the power of open-source technologies and enterprise-grade integration in a single platform.

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