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France pivots to sovereign Linux across 2.5 million government PCs
technology1 month ago

France pivots to sovereign Linux across 2.5 million government PCs

France will replace 2.5 million Windows desktops with a Linux-based FranceOS built on the GendBuntu distro, using a unified open-source suite—the La Suite Numérique (Tchap, Visio, Docs, Grist, Fichiers, Messagerie, France Transfert)—and sovereign EU hosting to cut dependency on US software. Led by DINUM, the plan standardizes on Ubuntu 26.04/7.0 with Wayland, GNOME 50, and familiar open-source apps, plus ProConnect SSO and external interoperability with MS 365/Google Workspace, aiming for completion by 2027 and potentially saving tens of millions of euros as part of a broader push for digital sovereignty.

via ZDNET|
#digital-sovereignty#france#gendbuntu
France tightens digital sovereignty with Linux-first government desktops
technology-policy1 month ago

France tightens digital sovereignty with Linux-first government desktops

France’s DINUM ordered a Linux migration for its own desktops and mandated every ministry to draft autumn 2026 plans to cut dependence on non-European tech, expanding a sovereignty push that already includes replacing Teams/Zoom with a domestic platform (Visio) for 2.5 million civil servants by 2027. The move leverages La Suite Numérique and the Gendarmerie’s successful 103,000-seat Linux rollout as a governance model, while acknowledging open questions about software compatibility and the lingering dominance of non-European cloud infrastructure. The broader context is Europe’s bid for cloud and compute sovereignty amid strong US dominance.

via The Next Web|
#digital-sovereignty#france#linux
France Bets on Linux for All Government Desktops in Sovereignty Push
technology1 month ago

France Bets on Linux for All Government Desktops in Sovereignty Push

France’s DINUM announces a switch of government desktops from Windows to Linux as part of a digital-sovereignty strategy; every ministry must submit an implementation plan by autumn 2026 addressing desktop systems, collaboration tools, security, AI, databases, virtualization, and networking, with distribution choices to come—signaling a broad interministerial shift beyond a pilot.

via Linuxiac|
#desktops#digital-sovereignty#france
France bets on homegrown Visio to replace Teams and Zoom
technology3 months ago

France bets on homegrown Visio to replace Teams and Zoom

France will replace Microsoft Teams and Zoom with its domestically developed Visio platform for all government departments by 2027, as part of the Suite Numérique to boost digital sovereignty. Visio, currently tested with about 40,000 users and hosted on a sovereign cloud, aims to reduce reliance on US software and cut licensing costs, potentially saving around €1 million per year per 100,000 users.

via Euronews.com|
#digital-sovereignty#france#sovereign-cloud
VMware Enhances Cloud Foundation with AI, Security, and Storage Upgrades
technology1 year ago

VMware Enhances Cloud Foundation with AI, Security, and Storage Upgrades

Broadcom has announced new and expanded services for VMware Cloud Foundation at VMware Explore 2024 in Barcelona, focusing on accelerating AI, enhancing cybersecurity, and supporting digital sovereignty. The updates include VMware Tanzu Data Services for streamlined data management, VMware Live Recovery for improved disaster recovery, and a new VMware vDefend Advanced Service with GenAI-based threat assistance. Broadcom is also expanding its Private Cloud Modernization Program and offering new certifications to support private cloud transitions. These initiatives aim to provide scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions for enterprises.

via Broadcom|
#artificial-intelligence#cloud-computing#cybersecurity
German State Switches to Open-Source Software, Ditches Microsoft
technology2 years ago

German State Switches to Open-Source Software, Ditches Microsoft

The German state of Schleswig-Holstein is making a significant move towards open-source software by replacing Microsoft Office with LibreOffice and planning to switch from Windows to Linux for its approximately 30,000 employee's PCs. They are also transitioning to open-source services for collaboration and aiming for digital sovereignty by reducing the influence of non-EU tech companies. This shift reflects a growing trend of governments and organizations seeking to break free from vendor lock-in and promote open-source solutions.

via It's FOSS News|
#digital-sovereignty#germany#microsoft
Amazon's European 'Sovereign' Cloud: A Game-Changer Amidst EU Data Debate
technology2 years ago

Amazon's European 'Sovereign' Cloud: A Game-Changer Amidst EU Data Debate

Amazon is launching a separate cloud service called Amazon Web Services European Sovereign Cloud, specifically designed for highly-regulated industries and the public sector in Europe. The new cloud system will allow customers to keep certain data within the European Union, with only EU-resident AWS employees having control and support. This move addresses concerns over data privacy and digital sovereignty, as the EU aims to have stricter rules over the storage and transfer of data and boost European-developed critical technology. Other major tech giants, such as Google and Microsoft, have also introduced features to meet the demand for "sovereign" clouds in the EU.

via CNBC|
#amazon#cloud-computing#data-privacy
EU approves $47B plan to boost semiconductor production and compete globally.
technology3 years ago

EU approves $47B plan to boost semiconductor production and compete globally.

The European Union has agreed on a $47 billion plan to boost its chip industry, called the European Chips Act, to compete with the US and Asia on tech and secure control over a critical bit of technology behind the world's electronics products and devices. The initiative aims to double the EU's global market share in semiconductors from 10% to 20% by 2030. The Chips Act has three main aims: building large-scale capacity and innovation, making sure the EU is self-sufficient, and preparing the EU for potential future supply crises.

via CNBC|
#digital-sovereignty#european-union#investment