Another European agency shifts off US Tech as digital sovereignty gains steam
6 months ago
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- Austria's Ministry of Economy migrated 1,200 employees to a Nextcloud-based platform hosted on Austrian infrastructure.
- European governments are shifting away from Big Tech to control sensitive data and reduce reliance on US-based providers.
- The EuroStack Initiative promotes 'Buy European, Sell European, Fund European' to support digital sovereignty.
- Open-source solutions like Nextcloud offer better security, compliance with GDPR, and data control within Europe.
- Germany, Denmark, and France have also moved away from Microsoft to open-source alternatives.
- The US government has expressed concerns over Europe's push for digital sovereignty.
- BMWET's hybrid approach (Nextcloud for internal use, Teams for external) ensured a smooth transition.
- Poorly planned transitions, like Austria's Ministry of Justice shift to LibreOffice, led to compatibility issues.
- Successful migrations require careful IT planning to avoid disruptions and user dissatisfaction.