Riecken.io

Easy data sharing between tax consulting firms, companies, and software publishers

Riecken.io is a licensed payment institution specialising in secure and efficient interface solutions for DATEV systems. Focused on providing reliable IT and infrastructure services that enable easy and secure integration with DATEV, the Austria-based company aims to optimise data sharing for tax consulting firms, companies, and software publishers. Riecken.io’s Cloud Gateway provides a simple and secure connection to DATEV, with zero technological hurdles. The software provides a two-way seamless connection between DATEV systems and external applications.

The goal: find a European cloud provider with top-tier security and compliance

To provide tax firms and software providers with a future-proof architecture, riecken.io had to prioritise three key aspects:

1. Zero downtime for DATEV services: a highly available platform that guarantees stable processing for tax firms and partners.
2. Seamless scalability: to easily integrate new clients and partners at any time, with minimal disruption to workflows.
3. Strict security and compliance requirements: as a payment institution, riecken.io complies with the strictest EU-GDPR and DORA requirements.

How exactly does Cloud Gateway work? Like a smart gatekeeper, Cloud Gateway acts as a secure proxy, granting access to protected DATEV systems, without companies needing to dive deep into the technical part of the infrastructure. This is achieved through a highly secure connection that enables easy integration with existing software solutions.

Achieved: access to dedicated bare-metal servers with vRack technology

Riecken.io chose OVHcloud’s powerful infrastructure to maximise uptime, security, and flexibility. At its core, the solution uses dedicated bare-metal servers that deliver top computing power for sensitive data processing—without resource sharing. A private, isolated network is built with vRack technology, which enhances the underlying infrastructure. It allows for smart load balancing and smooth failover via vRRP.

Multi-level security protocols ensure comprehensive protection; a powerful firewall and integrated anti-DDoS protection reliably shield the platform from external attacks. In addition, its DNS infrastructure has been optimised for performance and security. By using self-managed DNS servers within the OVHcloud Public Cloud, riecken.io ensures a particularly fast and redundant name resolution.

Another key benefit is OVHcloud’s API-first approach, which enables the company to fully automate and deploy new systems, including IP addresses, in the shortest possible time. Lastly, the location of datacentres also plays a crucial role; hosting data within the European Union protects against third-country access, and ensures adherence to all data protection and compliance requirements.

“For us, OVHcloud is a true enabler. Its flexibility and cost effectiveness give us the freedom to consistently realise our vision of a secure and simple DATEV connection.”

Niklas Riecken, Managing Director, riecken.io

Backups are distributed across a minimum of three locations within the EU to ensure the highest level of resilience. All critical data such as databases, virtual machines, code bases, etc. are backed up within riecken.io’s own infrastructure.

Efficiency, security, and flexibility—all combined in a future-proof platform

OVHcloud’s robust infrastructure enabled riecken.io to build a cutting-edge platform that is both technologically advanced and cost-effective. Intelligent redundancy mechanisms guarantee consistent uptime—crucial for tax consulting firms and software providers who rely on service stability.

With dynamic scalability, the solution can automatically provision new customer environments or software instances, a key differentiator in today’s rapidly changing market. All without compromises on regulatory or compliance requirements, thanks to certifications (ISO 27001), compliance with DORA, and total EU data sovereignty, which help to build a high level of trust among partners and end customers.

Lastly, the system’s potential cost savings make it a compelling choice. OVHcloud’s architecture, built for resource efficiency and scalability, delivers superior benefit-to-cost ratio, without compromising performance or security. The result? A platform that balances innovation and reliability.

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