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— Infrastructure and networks

Cloud and network infrastructure for companies in the US and Mexico

We design, set up and run the infrastructure your operation depends on: Linux servers, Google Cloud and Firebase, private networks and VPNs for branches and remote staff, security, monitoring and backups. This isn't theory: we run our own VPN server network in Europe and the backends of our apps in production, every day.

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2 VPN nodes we run Estonia and Cyprus, on OpenVPN Komodo VPN · Oct 2026 30,566 Komodo VPN installs On our own server network Play Console · Sep 2026 TLS 1.3 Encryption on every node AES-256-GCM negotiated in the handshake Live test · Oct 3, 2026 2025 AI for cybersecurity Chapter on phishing detection Springer Nature · LNNS
01 — What we run

The same infrastructure we use for our own apps

A typical setup for a company with branches, remote staff and apps, and what we have in production today.

What we run today
  • vpn-ee
    VPN node · EstoniaOpenVPN · TLS 1.3 · AES-256-GCM
    Komodo VPN
  • vpn-cy
    VPN node · CyprusOpenVPN · TLS 1.3 · AES-256-GCM
    Komodo VPN
  • api
    API on Cloud RunScales to zero · Stripe payments
    PDF Master
  • firebase
    Firebase backendsFirestore · real-time notifications
    Soccer24
  • monitor
    Monitor for our appsStores · APIs · servers · billing
    In-house
Our own infrastructure in production; nodes checked with a real TLS handshake on October 3, 2026.

Servers and cloud

Linux servers, Google Cloud (Cloud Run and Cloud Functions) and Firebase. We choose by load and cost: the PDF Master API scales to zero when nobody is using it.

Private networks and VPN

We connect branches, warehouses and remote staff over an encrypted VPN, with per-user access you can grant or revoke in minutes.

Security

Automatic HTTPS, encryption in transit, firewalls, least-privilege access and secrets kept out of the code. AI keys live on the server, never inside the app.

Monitoring and alerts

We check servers, APIs, app stores and cloud billing automatically. If something breaks, we know before your customers do.

Automated deployment

Docker and GitHub Actions: every release is built, tested and shipped the same way, with no manual steps and no "it worked on my machine".

Costs under control

We model the cost per user before you scale, compare providers and move workloads to where they cost less, without lowering quality.

02 — Who it’s for

Who we build infrastructure for

Companies with several locations
A private network between branches, warehouses and head office, so inventory, point of sale and reporting talk to each other without being exposed to the internet.
Remote and field teams
A VPN for working from home, on the road or at client sites, with each person reaching only what they need.
Apps and systems in the cloud
Backend, database, notifications and backups for your app, with the cost per user worked out before you grow.
Companies overpaying for cloud
A review of your bill and your architecture, with a savings plan before anything moves.
IT asset tracking
Inventory of computers, licenses and assignments in a self-hosted system on your server, such as Snipe-IT.
03 — Approach

How we make infrastructure decisions

01

The simplest setup that handles the load

A well-configured server is often enough. For Komodo VPN we worked out that autoscaling saved nothing until hundreds of Premium users were connected at once, so the first step is being ready to scale in minutes.

02

Everything written down and reproducible

Configuration lives in versioned files (Docker, scripts), not in one person's head. If you change providers tomorrow, you take everything with you.

03

Your accounts, your keys

Cloud accounts, domains and servers stay in your company's name. We work with access you can revoke at any time.

04

Measure before spending

We look at real usage (CPU, traffic, connected users) before proposing a bigger server or a new provider.

04 — Results

In production, not in a slide deck

Figures from Play Console and our own infrastructure, October 2026.

30,566Komodo VPN · our own server network, OpenVPN Cloud RunPDF Master · API that scales to zero, Stripe payments 75,685Soccer24 · Firebase and real-time notifications
05 — How we work

From the first call to production, and beyond

01

Assessment

What you have today: servers, cloud, network, access and costs. Free.

02

Design and budget

Architecture and monthly cost in writing, per user or per location.

03

Build-out

Reproducible configuration, load tests and recovery tests.

04

Migration

Run in parallel first, with a rollback plan, so the switch has no surprises.

05

Operations

Monitoring, updates and backups with written response times.

06 — Pricing

Price and timeline in writing, before we start

The first call and the proposal are free. Pick the model that best fits your project.

What drives the price, and outline your project
01

Fixed-scope project

For a new app or an MVP.

  • Scope, timeline and price in writing before we start
  • Screens approved before code
  • Release on the App Store and Google Play
Fixed price after discovery
02

Dedicated team

For a product that evolves every week.

  • Monthly engineering and design capacity
  • Priorities you set every week
  • Frequent builds on your own phone
Fixed monthly rate
03

Maintenance and support

For apps already in the stores.

  • iOS, Android and dependency updates
  • Critical issue: response within 4 business hours
  • Servers, monitoring and reviews
Monthly plan with written response times
  • Contract and NDAWe sign your NDA before you share the details.
  • You own the codeAt handover: repositories, documentation and access.
  • CFDI or USDMexican invoices, or USD by wire or card.
  • 60-day warrantyDefects fixed at no cost after delivery.
  • Procurement-readyTax certificate, compliance opinion, model contract and NDA.
07 — FAQ

What people usually ask

Do you set up VPNs and private networks for companies?

Yes. We set up VPNs that connect branches, warehouses and remote staff, with per-user access. We run our own OpenVPN server network in Europe for Komodo VPN, an app with more than 30,000 Google Play installs.

Which cloud do you recommend?

Whichever fits your load, your budget and what you already use. We work daily with Google Cloud (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions) and Firebase, and with Linux VPS servers when traffic is high and steady. You see the cost comparison before you decide.

Will the infrastructure be in my company's name?

Yes. Cloud accounts, domains and servers are in your name; we work with access you can revoke. At handover you receive the documented configuration.

How much do servers and cloud cost to run?

It depends on traffic, users and the backups you need. Before you sign up for anything you get a written monthly estimate, separate from our fees.

What happens if a server fails at night?

Automatic monitoring alerts us right away. Under a maintenance plan, a critical failure gets a response within 4 business hours, written into the contract.

Can you review the security of what I already have?

Yes: we review access, open ports, certificates, backups and exposed secrets, and give you a prioritized report. Our research on AI-driven phishing fraud detection is published by Springer Nature (2025).

08 — Guides

Read before you decide

Guide · 3 minNearshore software development in Mexico: a practical guide for US companiesWorking with a software team in Mexico means shared hours, direct English and contracts in US dollars. Here is what actually changes for a US company,…

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What does success look like for your product?

The first call and the proposal are free. The person who will lead your project replies in person.

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