"Digital sovereignty isn't about building everything yourself; it's about having a valid 'Plan B'. What would your 'Plan B' be if your vendor for a critical system suddenly decided to quadruple its price tag or if it decided to abandon product development and suddenly communicated a product 'end-of-life' deadline?"
"Digital sovereignty is a hot topic at the moment. This topic applies to both governments, such as the EU, which has released sovereignty guidelines like the Cloud Sovereignty Framework, and to private companies, who are overly reliant on vendors with abusive pricing power."
"Full sovereignty across an entire organization, business, or company is a myth. Convenience makes accidental vendor lock-in the default state; avoiding it requires active architectural discipline."
Digital sovereignty emphasizes the importance of having contingency plans for critical systems to mitigate risks associated with vendor dependency. It is not about complete self-sufficiency but rather ensuring options are available if a vendor raises prices or discontinues support. Architectural choices play a crucial role in achieving sovereignty, with open standards being a key component. The concept applies to both governments and private companies, highlighting the need for active measures to prevent accidental vendor lock-in and to maintain operational independence.
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