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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In a significant move towards digital sovereignty, the city of Lyon, France, has announced plans to transition its public administration from Microsoft Office to open-source alternatives. This strategic shift aims to reduce dependence on American software solutions and enhance control over the...
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Denmark's recent decision to phase out Microsoft Office in favor of open-source alternatives marks a significant shift in the nation's digital strategy. By 2026, all government institutions are slated to replace Microsoft's productivity suite with alternatives like LibreOffice, aiming to enhance...
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Denmark's Ministry of Digital Affairs has announced a strategic shift in its software infrastructure, opting to replace Microsoft Office with the open-source suite LibreOffice while retaining the Windows operating system. This decision underscores the ministry's commitment to enhancing digital...
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In an era where geopolitical tensions continuously reshape the landscape of global technology, the latest salvo from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin stands as a stark example of the high-stakes chess game between political sovereignty and international digital infrastructure. During a recent...
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The Microsoft Store has grown into a respectable hub for discovering new applications aimed at productivity and creativity, but its curated gates leave out countless powerful programs that have become critical tools for enthusiasts and power users. For those who build their workflow around...
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European business leaders are sounding the alarm yet again over the continent’s growing dependence on American technology—and this time, their concerns are underscored by a streak of political turbulence across the Atlantic that’s making even the coolest IT managers break out in a cold sweat...
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