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german public cloud
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The tag 'german public cloud' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Germany's public sector IT strategy, particularly the shift toward open-source software and digital sovereignty. Recent content highlights Schleswig-Holstein's migration from Microsoft products to open-source alternatives by 2025, affecting desktops, communication tools, and operating systems. This reflects broader trends in German public cloud adoption, emphasizing independence from proprietary vendors. Topics include the transition from Windows, Teams, and Office to open-source solutions, driven by data security and sovereignty concerns. The tag is relevant for those tracking European public sector IT policy, open-source migrations, and the evolving role of cloud services in government.
In one of the most consequential shifts in public sector IT policy of recent years, the German state of Schleswig-Holstein has initiated an unprecedented government-wide migration away from Microsoft software, targeting every desktop and digital process used by civil servants, police, and the...
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