What is Workspace by STACKIT?
Workspace by STACKIT is the sovereign digital workplace, combining Google Workspace with European cloud infrastructure provided by STACKIT. The apps run in the browser, with no desktop installation required. Encryption is what makes the difference for sovereignty: with client-side encryption, data is encrypted on user devices before it leaves the organization, and STACKIT manages the corresponding keys in German data centers only.
Within the Schwarz Group, the digital workplace runs on this foundation, so the service is in use at enterprise scale.
Core Features
- Full application suite: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Calendar, Chat, Forms, Keep, Vids, Sites, and additional apps
- Client-side encryption (CSE): Encryption on the user device before data leaves the organization
- Key management in Germany: STACKIT manages encryption keys in German data centers only
- Local Data Storage: Optional data residency in German facilities
- Browser-based: No installation on the end device required
- AI integration: Gemini and NotebookLM are included
- STACKIT integration: Connects with other STACKIT services
Typical Use Cases
Regulated industries: Organizations with high data protection and confidentiality requirements use established collaboration tools without giving up custody of their keys.
Collaboration on sensitive documents: Content is encrypted client-side, so it remains invisible to the platform operator.
Replacing local office installations: Apps run in the browser, so end devices no longer need locally maintained office suites.
Group-wide sovereignty requirements: Operation in European data centers with German key management addresses data residency and jurisdiction requirements.
Benefits
- Key custody: Encryption keys are managed exclusively in German data centers
- Familiar tools: Established collaboration suite with no relearning for users
- Sovereign infrastructure: European STACKIT data centers certified for GDPR compliance
- Proven at scale: Powers the digital workplace across the Schwarz Group
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with Workspace by STACKIT: assessing sovereignty requirements, designing client-side encryption and key management, migration planning, and connecting other STACKIT services.
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workspace by STACKIT?
Workspace by STACKIT is the sovereign digital workplace, combining Google Workspace with European cloud infrastructure provided by STACKIT. Apps are delivered through a browser-based interface without requiring desktop installation.
Which applications are included?
The platform provides Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Calendar, Chat, Forms, Keep, Vids, and Sites, among other apps.
How does encryption work?
With client-side encryption (CSE), data is encrypted on user devices before it leaves the organization. STACKIT manages encryption keys in German data centers only, so your data stays invisible to Google.
Where is the data stored?
The service runs in European STACKIT data centers certified for GDPR compliance. German data centers are used for Local Data Storage (LDS) and for key management.
How does the service address the US CLOUD Act?
STACKIT states protection from the US CLOUD Act and FISA 702 as a goal, with encryption keys remaining under German law jurisdiction. The specific contractual commitments are set out in the official documents.
What does Workspace by STACKIT cost?
There is no public price list for Workspace by STACKIT. Pricing is provided on request via STACKIT or your partner.
Note: All product information on this page has been compiled with care, but is provided without guarantee and may be outdated or incomplete. Cloud services evolve rapidly — features, pricing, SLAs, and availability change frequently. Authoritative and up-to-date information can only be found on the official product page of STACKIT (official documentation). This page does not represent an offer by STACKIT.
