Switzerland Moves Away From Microsoft 365 to Open-Source Alternatives
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Switzerland is moving forward with a project that aims to reduce the dependence of large technological suppliers and strengthen the digital sovereignty of public administration. The solution under evaluation is openDesk, a platform...
Switzerland has taken a further step towards its digital sovereignty by getting rid of Microsoft software. The government of that country launched a pilot program that replaces Office with open source programs. The first ones to do so will be those who manage sensitive data, including files related to the executive body. From [...] Continue reading: Another European country turns its back on Microsoft and is committed to free software
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IT Security News - cybersecurity, infosecurity newsSwitzerland Moves Away From Microsoft 365 to Open-Source Alternatives
Switzerland’s federal administration is preparing to test a sovereign, open-source digital workplace that could reduce its long-term dependence on Microsoft 365 for sensitive government operations. The Swiss Federal Council was informed of the results of a feasibility study on September 2, 2026, and the Federal Chancellery will now begin a follow-up program to build and […]
Switzerland started a test to evaluate alternatives to Microsoft 365 and protect the most sensitive information from its government. The pilot seeks to measure whether other suites can offer greater digital sovereignty, security and control over data, without it still implying leaving Microsoft 365 completely.
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