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About ForgeOne

ForgeOne is a specialized IT company from Vienna focused on Linux, open source, platform architecture, automation, security and managed operations.

We work with organizations that want infrastructure to be modern, but also manageable, documented and secure over the long term.

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Why ForgeOne exists

Modern IT infrastructure often becomes hard to manage because of isolated tools, short-term decisions and accumulated dependencies. ForgeOne counters this with open standards, understandable architecture and clean operating processes.

The goal is not the longest tool list, but a platform that teams can understand, operate securely and improve in a meaningful way.

What ForgeOne stands for

A small set of principles shapes how we think about architecture, delivery and operations.

Open standards

Technical decisions should reduce dependencies and remain understandable over time.

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Clear architecture

Decisions are documented, explained and made understandable for operations teams.

Maintainable operations

Lifecycle, security, monitoring, backup and support are planned early, not attached later.

Knowledge transfer

Customers should understand how their platform works and how it can evolve securely.

History and development

ForgeOne grew out of practical infrastructure work: Linux systems, automation, platform operations and security had to remain operable for years, not merely be installed once.

This experience shaped today’s focus: assessments, architecture, migration, platform engineering, security and managed or co-managed operations for open-source-based IT platforms.

People behind ForgeOne

The public core team combines technical infrastructure expertise with consulting, positioning and customer communication.

Mathias Rumbold
Mathias Rumbold
Owner, Founder & Platform Architect

Mathias Rumbold is the founder of ForgeOne, a platform architect and the contact person for production-grade open-source and enterprise IT. His work focuses on Linux platforms, collaboration, identity & SSO, security,...

Sebastian Rau
Sebastian Rau
Marketing and Sales

Ich bin an der Schnittstelle von Business Development, Sales und Marketing tätig und beschäftige mich mit der Entwicklung neuer Geschäftsmöglichkeiten,...

How ForgeOne works with customers

Projects begin with assessment, target architecture and prioritization. This leads to architecture decisions, delivery planning, security requirements and an operating model with clear roles.

Depending on the need, ForgeOne provides consulting, technical delivery, migration, automation, security review, ongoing operations or support for internal teams.

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Experience, partners and references

Trust is built through reliable delivery, transparent communication and suitable technology expertise.

References

Project examples show the contexts in which ForgeOne is used.

Technologies

Linux, open-source and enterprise products are selected to match the target architecture.

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Assessment

A structured start creates clarity about risks, priorities and next steps.