The decision by Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state, to phase out Microsoft software from all public administration marks one of the most ambitious moves yet by a European government towards digital sovereignty. This politically charged and technically complex transition—already...
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Denmark's recent decision to transition its government systems from Microsoft's proprietary software to open-source alternatives like Linux and LibreOffice marks a significant shift in its digital strategy. This move underscores a growing global emphasis on digital sovereignty and the desire to...
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The quiet corridors of Denmark’s Ministry of Digital Affairs are abuzz with an announcement that’s sending ripples far beyond Scandinavian borders: the Danish government is making a decisive break from Microsoft’s Windows and Office 365 platforms, opting instead for a homegrown blend of Linux...
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Denmark is poised to transition its government IT infrastructure from proprietary Microsoft products to open-source alternatives, marking a significant shift towards digital sovereignty. This move mirrors similar initiatives in other European regions, notably the German state of...
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Denmark's Ministry for Digital Affairs is embarking on a significant transition from Microsoft software to open-source alternatives, specifically Linux and LibreOffice. This move aligns with the nation's broader digitalization strategy, emphasizing digital sovereignty and cost efficiency.
The...
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In a move signaling both technological advancement and localized adaptation for the Mexican enterprise market, DXC Technology has announced the relaunch of its DXC Fast RISE with SAP solution, this time hosted on Microsoft Azure’s new hyperscale datacenter region in Central Mexico. This...
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In a significant step toward digital transformation, Rackspace Technology has successfully migrated the core IT infrastructure of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) to Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. This development is emblematic of a wider trend in governmental and public...
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The shift to cloud infrastructure has never been more critical for public-sector organizations, especially those tasked with supporting vulnerable populations. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Housing Authority of the City of Austin’s (HACA) recent journey from legacy on-premises systems...
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Here is a summary of the article "Microsoft 365 move prompts broader IT overhaul in Williamson County" from The Southern Illinoisan:
Key Points:
Williamson County officials are considering a significant and likely costly shift to Microsoft 365.
This move follows the discovery that the...
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Box has just taken a giant leap forward in secure content management with its recent FedRAMP High Authorization—a certification that not only underlines its commitment to data security but also opens the door for U.S. government agencies and authorized contractors to leverage its innovative...
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Microsoft’s announcement about their latest cross-cloud multitenant security enhancements for government clients begins with a flourish that only Big Tech can muster: “now with more visibility, less chaos!” It’s a familiar refrain, but this time, the implications for government IT professionals...
Walk into any federal agency in 2024, and you’ll find something humming in the background, smoothing operations, answering obscure questions, maybe even drafting memos on how best to watch itself: Microsoft’s Copilot. Once, the phrase “AI policing AI” conjured visions of dystopian sci-fi—now...
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LogicMonitor’s recent announcement marks a significant milestone in its journey toward bolstering government cybersecurity. The vendor’s SAAS-based LM Envision platform has achieved the FedRAMP® “In Process” designation—a key step that demonstrates its active participation in one of the most...
Box's latest FedRAMP High authorization marks a pivotal advancement for government agencies seeking to modernize their digital workflows while ensuring uncompromising data security. The news, which comes hot off the press from Redwood City, CA, underscores Box, Inc.’s commitment to advancing...
EU OS has entered the stage as a bold blueprint for a locked-down Linux solution tailored to European public-sector organizations. This proposal isn’t about rolling out an entirely new Linux distribution overnight—it’s about crafting a comprehensive guide detailing what such an OS should do, how...
FCT IRS Embraces the Digital Revolution with a N242.8M Microsoft 365 Investment
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a bold step toward modernizing government operations with the approval of a N242.8M investment in a Microsoft 365 license. Aimed at the Internal Revenue...
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Government Cloud Security: Lessons, Innovations, and Tenders
Government agencies worldwide are navigating turbulent skies in the world of cloud computing. Recent events — from the collapse of a local cloud provider used by the UK government to cutting-edge innovations in cloud security coming...
In a world intertwined with artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, OpenAI has just taken a bold leap forward. Introducing ChatGPT Gov, a specialized version of their acclaimed conversational AI, tailor-made for U.S. government agencies. This move positions OpenAI not only as a leader in AI...
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