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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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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The Danish Ministry for Digitalization has taken a bold step in Europe’s ongoing quest for digital sovereignty by publicly committing to replace Microsoft software with open-source alternatives, starting with the ministry's switch to LibreOffice. Caroline Olsen, Denmark's Minister for Digital...
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Denmark's Ministry for Digital Affairs is embarking on a significant transition from Microsoft's proprietary software to open-source alternatives, specifically Linux and LibreOffice. This move, set to commence next month, will initially involve half of the ministry's employees, with plans to...
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