ICC ditches Microsoft 365 for openDesk
16 days ago
- #Open Source
- #European Union
- #Digital Sovereignty
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is switching from Microsoft 365 to Open Desk, a European open-source alternative.
- Microsoft confirmed the change but emphasized their commitment to future service provision to the ICC.
- European governments have growing concerns over digital dependency on U.S. companies, exacerbated by political tensions.
- The ICC's move is partly due to past issues with Microsoft services under the Trump administration.
- Open Desk is developed by Zentrum Digitale Souveränität (Zendis) under the German Federal Ministry of the Interior.
- The Netherlands is also experimenting with Open Desk under the 'Mijn Bureau' initiative for public sector collaboration.
- The Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS) prioritizes enhancing digital resilience and autonomy.