Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers regarding our distributed engineering standards, deployment architectures, and collaboration model.
Architecture & Technology
What does 'Offline-First' architecture mean, and how does it benefit my business?+
It means your critical applications (POS terminals, warehouse software, mobile field apps) do not require an active internet connection to function. Data is saved and processed in local databases instantly. Once connectivity is restored, the system synchronizes and resolves potential data conflicts deterministically in the background without halting your daily operations.
Why choose self-hosted Bare-Metal servers over public cloud platforms?+
Dedicated physical servers deliver superior, predictable compute performance at a fraction of the recurring costs of hyperscalers like AWS or Azure. Furthermore, self-hosting ensures absolute data sovereignty, simplifies strict GDPR compliance, and eliminates surprise monthly bandwidth egress fees.
Can we replace third-party mapping APIs (like Google Maps) for routing and fleet management?+
Yes. We deploy self-hosted, dedicated geospatial engines built on proven open-source technology (OSRM and PostGIS over open mapping data). This allows you to process millions of route calculations, distance matrices, and reverse geocoding queries without paying per-request fees or hitting rate limits.
Workflow & Engagement Model
How does communication work during the engineering process?+
You collaborate directly with the lead software architect. There are no sales reps, account managers, or bureaucratic intermediaries. This streamlines technical decision-making, cuts out traditional agency overhead, and ensures complete precision across every milestone.
What are the typical project phases with Bernete Tech?+
We begin with a technical audit and feasibility assessment, followed by database and architecture modeling. Next, we execute in iterative development cycles with continuous functional staging builds, concluding with bare-metal production deployment, perimeter hardening, and staff onboarding.
Who owns the source code and the databases?+
You retain 100% full intellectual property ownership of the compiled binaries, source code, and database schemas. We never impose restrictive vendor lock-in or recurring proprietary licensing traps.
Maintenance, Security & Support
How are self-hosted servers protected against unauthorized access?+
We implement rigorous perimeter hardening: point-to-point WireGuard VPN mesh tunnels for internal traffic, strict stateful packet filtering (nftables/UFW), and automated intrusion prevention systems like Fail2ban to block brute-force attempts and malicious port scans in real time.
What support is provided after production deployment?+
We provide ongoing maintenance plans, proactive server health monitoring, automated disaster recovery backups, and evolutionary software enhancements as your business requirements expand.
Have a specific question about your system?
Tell us about the infrastructure, process, or bottlenecks you want to solve, and we will assess technical feasibility without obligation.