International Criminal Court Drops Microsoft for Open Source
6 months ago
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- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is switching from Microsoft Office to openDesk, an open-source software suite.
- openDesk, developed in Germany, offers tools like calendar, chat, video calls, and file management, focusing on digital sovereignty.
- The move reflects geopolitical concerns, with the ICC joining other European bodies in reducing reliance on US tech.
- The ICC's decision follows similar actions by Denmark’s Agency for Digital Government and the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
- US laws like the Cloud Act raise concerns about data sovereignty, as they require tech companies to share data with the US government.
- The ICC's shift highlights growing tensions between Europe and the US over digital sovereignty and geopolitical influence.