Danish Gov agency to ditch Microsoft software in push for digital independence
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- Denmark's tech modernization agency is replacing Microsoft products with open-source software to reduce reliance on U.S. tech firms.
- Over half of the Danish Ministry for Digitalisation's staff will switch to LibreOffice next month, with full transition by year-end.
- The move aims to cut costs and avoid outdated Windows 10 systems losing support in October.
- LibreOffice, developed by The Document Foundation, includes tools for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.
- Denmark's decision follows similar moves by Copenhagen and Aarhus, citing financial concerns and market dominance.
- The shift is part of a broader European trend toward digital sovereignty, with Schleswig-Holstein also abandoning Microsoft products.
- Schleswig-Holstein plans to migrate to Linux, calling it a step toward 'digitally sovereign IT workplaces.'