Europe's plan to ditch US tech is built on open source and it's gaining steam
2 days ago
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- #open source
- Europe is shifting away from US-based tech products and services due to trust issues with American companies and the US government.
- Digital sovereignty is a key focus, emphasizing control over digital infrastructure without reliance on foreign entities.
- Open-source software is central to Europe's strategy for achieving digital sovereignty and resilience.
- European governments and organizations are adopting open-source solutions, replacing Microsoft products in some cases.
- Companies like OVHcloud and Deutsche Telekom are offering open-source-based cloud services to support digital sovereignty.
- Concerns over US policy changes, Microsoft price hikes, and Broadcom's VMware acquisition are driving the move to open-source alternatives.
- The European Commission has appointed an executive vice president for tech sovereignty, highlighting the importance of this issue.
- Open-source communities are seen as vital for maintaining resilience and independence in Europe's digital infrastructure.