Denmark’s Ministry of Digital Authorities is phasing out its use of Microsoft Workplace… to modify to open supply alternate options like LibreOffice as an alternative.
Why? As a result of relying too closely on a US tech large on your nation’s digital infrastructure is beginning to really feel a bit… nicely, dangerous.
Denmark’s relationship with the US is underneath pressure, following Donald Trump’s clearly acknowledged ambition to grab management of Greenland, and up to date studies of elevated spying by the States on Greenland and Denmark.
You may’t blame Denmark for worrying. Its authorities’s delicate information is nestled deep inside a proprietary cloud on one other nation. One that’s being lower than pleasant to you. It appears honest for Denmark to ask – is that this wise?
In the end it’s a query of value, belief, nationwide safety, and digital resilience.
I’d be shocked if extra international locations weren’t contemplating an identical transfer.
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