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Teams managing self-hosted Zammad instances know the pain of manual deployments. It’s a time sink and a high-stakes moment. Yet for many teams, that’s still the reality. In this article, community contributor and IT generalist Michael Amponsah shares how he automated Zammad deployments and built real-time monitoring using GitHub Actions, Docker, Prometheus, and Grafana.

Nextcloud has published its first Digital Sovereignty Index. Germany ranks second, signaling optimism that self-hosting and open technologies are gaining broad acceptance. At the same time, the index makes clear that digital sovereignty is more than just a matter of infrastructure. With the growing use of artificial intelligence, it takes on an entirely new dimension.

Many small and medium-sized businesses believe that robust vulnerability management is only within the reach of large enterprises with substantial security budgets. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. William Weber, an information security analyst specializing in vulnerability management, recently challenged this assumption by building a fully automated vulnerability management pipeline using only open source tools. The result speaks for itself.

While reimagining Zammad through our Desktop Rewrite project, we realized our documentation deserved equal attention. Our comprehensive docs have always been a cornerstone of our open-source commitment, but we saw an opportunity for true transformation. This wasn't just about giving our documentation a fresh coat of paint to match our application's new design—it was about fundamentally rethinking how our documentation works, feels, and serves our community.

Zammad is flexible and powerful, but that’s exactly where a few pitfalls can sneak in. After countless solved support cases, Bozo from our support team knows the traps — and how to avoid them. In his LinkedIn series “Bozo Breaks It”, he shares real-world examples from daily practice. Along the way, he’s gathered a collection of tips that truly deserve their own article here on the Zammad Blog.

At the Smart Country Convention 2024, we gained valuable insights into the ongoing digital transformation of the public sector. In 2025, we’re returning — this time as an exhibitor — to showcase how our open-source helpdesk software helps optimize processes, integrate systems, and sustainably improve citizen services.

Open source means freedom of choice – including when it comes to hosting and support. But especially in complex setups, the partner you choose can make a world of difference. In this article, we’ll show you why working directly with the software creator not only ensures technical convenience but also delivers real added value in terms of stability, security, and ongoing development.

Artificial intelligence is seen as a true game-changer in customer service, promising faster responses, lower costs, and improved quality. But relying blindly on automation often leads to frustration instead of progress. In this article, we’ll take a practical look at common mistakes and explain why, in our view, hybrid models are the right approach.

More and more administrations are turning to open source – and not just for cost reasons. But what does it take to make the transition successful and sustainable? What hurdles are there and what are the long-term benefits of using open software? We discussed these and other questions with Klaus Mueller, head of the Open Source Program Office for the city of Munich.

The digital transformation of public administration is gathering pace. An increasing number of public services can now be accessed online, from updating your address to applying for a driving licence. Yet, despite this growing number of digital forms, many citizens remain frustrated. What is often lacking is clear, consistent communication throughout the process. The City of Munich demonstrates how Zammad can address this issue.

Widespread but often unnoticed: Employees are increasingly using AI tools without official approval. A quick reply via ChatGPT, a report generated at the click of a button. What seems efficient at first glance can pose serious risks to data privacy, security, and output quality. Learn how IT teams can identify these risks, establish clear policies, and integrate AI into the organization in a responsible, future-ready way.

Zammad is open by design — both as open-source software and via its powerful REST API. Yet many organizations still don’t take full advantage of it. With the right setup, you can automate workflows, sync data, and even integrate AI. In this article, we’ll show practical ways to connect Zammad with tools like n8n to unlock automation that truly supports your team.