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IONOS criticized for poor Nextcloud service and AI chatbot support

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A Mastodon user is warning others against purchasing managed Nextcloud services from IONOS, citing poor server performance, outdated software versions, and inadequate customer support. The user specifically criticizes IONOS for replacing human email support with an AI chatbot that provides unhelpful responses, urging Nextcloud to reconsider IONOS as a recommended partner. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential negative customer experiences with AI chatbots replacing human support in managed services.

RANK_REASON User complaint about a service provider's implementation of a product and customer support.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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IONOS criticized for poor Nextcloud service and AI chatbot support

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    If you ever considered getting a managed # Nextcloud somewhere, don't buy it from # IONOS . The server performance is low, you'll always be a couple of Nextclou

    If you ever considered getting a managed # Nextcloud somewhere, don't buy it from # IONOS . The server performance is low, you'll always be a couple of Nextcloud versions behind, and their customer support is abysmal. They have now replaced all email support with an # AI # chatbo…

    LINKS mastodon.xyz/@nextcloud

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