"The Austrian Armed Forces are discontinuing the use of Microsoft Office in favor of the open-source office software LibreOffice, Heise reports. The decision covers around 16,000 workstations and is motivated by the desire for technical independence and secure data processing within its own infrastructure. Planning for the move began back in 2020 when it became clear that Microsoft Office was heading for the cloud."
"Since 2023, Libre Office has become the standard in several departments, and this year Microsoft Office 2016 was removed from all computers. However, exceptions are granted, with some users being allowed to use Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC or Access solutions for specific needs. LibreOffice has emerged as the most popular open-source office suite, with growing interest among businesses and government organizations looking to continue on-premises deployments."
The Austrian Armed Forces are replacing Microsoft Office with LibreOffice on about 16,000 workstations to secure on-premises data processing and gain technical independence. Planning began in 2020 as Microsoft Office shifted toward cloud deployments, and Libre Office became standard in several departments from 2023 onward, with Microsoft Office 2016 removed from all computers this year. Exceptions permit Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC or Access solutions for specific needs. LibreOffice leads as the most popular open-source office suite, attracting businesses and government organizations seeking on-premises deployments and digital sovereignty, alongside initiatives such as Nextcloud's sovereign open-source alternative.
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