Schleswig-holstein Shifts to Open-source Email Solutions, Ditching Microsoft | AI News Digest
Schleswig-Holstein, a German state, has made a notable shift from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to open-source solutions Open-Xchange and Mozilla Thunderbird for its email and calendar systems. This substantial transition involved migrating over 40,000 mailboxes and handling more than 100 million messages and calendar entries. The initiative mirrors a growing trend among European governments aiming to lessen their dependency on American technology companies. Digitalization Minister Dirk Schrödter underscored the need for digital sovereignty and autonomy from major tech giants. This migration is part of a broader strategy to integrate open-source software into various state functions, highlighted by the recent selection of LibreOffice as the default office suite. Schleswig-Holstein's initiative is anticipated to serve as a blueprint for other administrations looking to embrace similar open technology transitions.
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