Schleswig-Holstein, a German state, is transitioning away from Microsoft products to embrace open-source software as part of a strategy for digital sovereignty. By the end of the year, many civil servants, including police and judges, will stop using Microsoft's software, opting instead for tools like LibreOffice and Open-Xchange. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on American tech giants amid growing geopolitical concerns. The state plans to continue the transition by adopting Linux operating systems, ultimately affecting around 60,000 public employees.
"Digital sovereignty and overcoming digital dependencies are the key goals of Schleswig-Holstein's shift to open-source software, marking a significant departure from reliance on Microsoft products."
"We're done with Teams!" said Dirk Schroedter, emphasizing the state's commitment to using open-source alternatives for communication and collaboration.
Collection
[
|
...
]