Kyndryl, a prominent provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, has announced the launch of the Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub, a collaborative initiative with Microsoft aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and accelerating digital transformation for...
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In the heart of Europe’s digital transformation, the debate over cloud procurement for public institutions has come to symbolize the continent’s broader struggle between the ideals of sovereignty, competitive pragmatism, and technological innovation. Recent reports indicate that the European...
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In a striking illustration of shifting digital sovereignty priorities across Europe, Lyon, France’s third-largest city, has announced its decisive transition away from Microsoft software, embracing a suite of open-source alternatives in a move set to reverberate throughout the continent’s public...
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The city of Lyon, renowned as France’s third-largest metropolis and its second-largest economic powerhouse, has taken an audacious step into the realm of digital transformation by choosing to migrate away from Microsoft’s Office suite in favor of open-source alternatives. This strategic pivot is...
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The European Commission is reportedly in advanced discussions with French cloud service provider OVHcloud to transition its cloud services away from Microsoft. This move underscores the EU's growing emphasis on digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on non-European technology providers...
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Microsoft's recent unveiling of "Microsoft 365 Local" marks a significant shift in its cloud strategy, introducing on-premises solutions tailored for European customers. This move appears to be a direct response to the escalating demand for digital sovereignty across Europe, where concerns over...
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In a potentially transformative moment for the European tech landscape, the European Commission is actively considering a move away from Microsoft Azure as its primary cloud service provider, with France-based OVHcloud emerging as the leading candidate. This shift, which has come to light...
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Denmark’s decision to replace Microsoft software with open-source alternatives signals a critical turning point in the ongoing debate over national digital sovereignty, government procurement, and the future of public sector IT infrastructure. As the Danish Agency for Digitization begins its...
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Microsoft's recent announcement of a $400 million investment to enhance its data centers in Switzerland marks a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation journey. This strategic move underscores Microsoft's commitment to bolstering Switzerland's cloud computing and artificial...
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Europe’s cloud computing landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation as trust in US-based hyperscalers, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), comes under renewed scrutiny in the aftermath of the Trump 2.0 administration’s disruptive policies. European businesses, governments, and...
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It began not with an explosion of fanfare, but with the click of a digital pen—Colt Technology Services, the international connectivity juggernaut, quietly shook up Europe’s data landscape with a move that will reverberate through server rooms and boardrooms alike. In a deal that’s equal parts...
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