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Sep 12, 2026 · Industry Insights

Switzerland Pilots openDesk to Replace Microsoft 365 in Digital Sovereignty Push

Switzerland launches a 9 million Swiss franc pilot to test the German open-source suite openDesk on 3,000 government workstations as a Microsoft 365 alternative, part of a wider European shift toward digital sovereignty and cost savings seen in France's Linux migration and a German state's move to LibreOffice.

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Switzerland Pilots openDesk to Replace Microsoft 365 in Digital Sovereignty Push
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Aug 21, 2024 · Fundamentals

Why Switzerland is Mandating Open‑Source Software for All Government Projects

Switzerland’s new EMBAG law forces all public sector agencies to release the source code of software they develop or commission, barring third‑party copyright or security concerns, marking a bold shift toward open‑source, digital sovereignty and greater transparency that could inspire similar moves worldwide.

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Why Switzerland is Mandating Open‑Source Software for All Government Projects