groupios for small and medium-sized businesses

Your business deserves a
secure digital future.

So your business always stays safely on course.

The groupios Mare Cloud combines secure communication, modern collaboration, email security, archiving, and backup in a single platform – developed and operated in Germany for businesses that want to shape their own digital future.

  • Enterprise security without your own IT security team
  • Operated exclusively in German data centers
  • Predictable monthly costs with no minimum term
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The truth

“We're too small to be a target” - a dangerous misconception!

That's exactly what most SMEs think. And that's exactly why they're especially at risk.

Cyberattacks hit SMEs especially often - because they have less protection.

  • Email is the biggest entry point - phishing, manipulated content, and data loss are among the most common causes of security incidents.
  • Attackers look for the easiest path - and SMEs without a central security strategy are easy targets.
  • A single incident can stop everything - operations, customer trust, and reputation, all at once.

What an attack really means for your business:

  • Operations grind to a halt - sometimes for days
  • Customer data is put at risk or stolen
  • Your customers' and partners' trust is lost
  • High recovery costs and possible fines
  • Reputational damage that lingers for a long time

The problem with standard solutions

You have many different tools - but no comprehensive security strategy from a single source

Microsoft 365® and classic standard solutions protect your systems. But that's no longer enough.

Platforms protect systems - not your data

  • Whoever controls the platform also controls your data - whether you notice it or not.

Backups are often incomplete or vulnerable

  • A backup that gets encrypted by ransomware along with your data doesn't help you.

Security solutions are complex and hard to manage

  • What your team doesn't understand, it also can't protect - and no SME has its own SOC.

Email is a business risk today - not just an IT topic. The groupios Mare Cloud closes this gap: simple, fully managed, and ready to use immediately.

The solution

groupios Mare Cloud - simple. secure. effortless.

The Mare Cloud takes the entire security workload off your hands - email protection, encryption, and data backup, all in one fully managed solution.

Security

Attacks are stopped before they cause damage - around the clock, with no effort on your part.

  • Protection from spam, phishing & ransomware
  • Automatic real-time threat detection
  • No configuration effort for your team

Encryption

Sensitive content is protected at all times - in communication with customers and partners.

  • S/MIME encryption for all emails
  • Secure communication, inbound & outbound
  • GDPR-compliant & legally sound

Archiving

Legally compliant storage of all your communication - complete and unalterable.

  • Audit-proof long-term archiving
  • Protection from accidental data loss
  • Compliance with statutory retention requirements

Backup

Backup for your SaaS data - even in the event of platform outages or ransomware attacks.

  • Cloud2Cloud backup for Microsoft 365® & more
  • Multi-node for maximum resilience
  • Data stored exclusively on German servers

Mare Cloud brings all security solutions together in a single platform.

Combine our various building blocks for maximum data sovereignty.

Email Security Gateway

Protection from spam, malware, and ransomware – with automatic S/MIME encryption and central certificate management.

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S/MIME Encryption

Legally compliant S/MIME encryption with central certificate management – automated, with no effort for users.

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Email Archiving

Audit-proof archiving compliant with GDPR and GoBD – legally compliant long-term storage for all your previously encrypted emails.

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Cloud2Cloud Backup

Completely vendor-independent backup, for example of Microsoft 365®, OneDrive®, Teams®, SharePoint®, Gmail®, and Google Drive®.

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Multi-Node Backup

Maximum resilience through distributed backup architecture with no central point of failure – ideal for business-critical data, for example.

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Your advantages at a glance

Enterprise security - at an SME price

Everything large enterprises have relied on for years - now simple, affordable, and without your own security team.

More security

Enterprise-grade protection - with no complex setup and no dedicated security team.

More time

Your IT team is relieved. Less stress, less effort - more focus on your core business.

More control

No dependency on large platforms. Full transparency over your data and communication.

Predictable costs

No large upfront investments. Easily scalable - you only pay for what you actually need.

What decision-makers want to know…

Is the Mare Cloud worthwhile for small businesses with few employees?

Yes - especially for small businesses. The groupios Mare Cloud is fully managed, meaning you need neither your own IT team nor technical know-how to operate it. You benefit from the same level of protection as large enterprises - at predictable, scalable costs. And since SMEs are especially frequent targets of attacks, the added value is even greater.

We already use Microsoft 365® - do we still need the Mare Cloud?

Microsoft 365® is a productive work platform - not a security solution. It protects your systems, but not your data: backups are often incomplete, encryption isn’t applied end-to-end, and data control stays with the provider. The Mare Cloud complements Microsoft 365® in exactly the right places: with email protection, S/MIME encryption, audit-proof archiving, and an isolated backup that stays intact even during ransomware attacks.

How much effort does setup take - and how quickly are we protected?

Implementation is handled entirely by our team of experts. Since the Mare Cloud is a managed service, complex self-installation isn’t required. Your business is typically up and running, fully protected, within a few days - with no interruption to ongoing operations and no training effort for your staff.

What happens to our data - where is it stored?

All data is processed and stored exclusively on German servers - fully GDPR-compliant, with no dependency on US hyperscalers. You retain full control over your data at all times. No third party has access, and every processing step is transparent and auditable.

What does the Mare Cloud cost - and is there a minimum term?

The Mare Cloud is modular and scalable - you only pay for what you actually use. There are no large upfront investments. Try the platform free for 30 days in your own environment first. Our advisors are happy to provide an individual quote tailored to the size of your business.

Cast off now!

Set your course in 30 seconds.

Simply fill out the form to get started - we usually get back to you within one business day with a concrete offer or an appointment for your personal consultation.

  • 30-day free trial - no risk
  • No contract, no minimum term
  • Server locations exclusively in Germany
  • Response usually within one business day
  • Personal point of contact, not a call center

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