Austrian Ministry of Defense Migrates 1,200 Employees from Microsoft to Nextcloud for Data Sovereignty
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The Austrian Ministry of Defense has successfully migrated 1,200 employees from Microsoft services to Nextcloud, a European open-source cloud platform, as part of a broader European trend toward data sovereignty. The migration was completed in just four months and represents Austria's commitment to reducing dependence on foreign tech providers while keeping sensitive data within European borders. This move follows similar initiatives by Germany and Denmark, highlighting a growing European push for digital sovereignty and open-source alternatives to major US cloud providers.
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Countries like Germany and Denmark have already taken steps to reduce their dependence on Microsoft and other foreign cloud providers, opting instead for open source alternatives that keep sensitive data within their borders.
And, recently, Austria has shown up as another player in this space.
The BMWET migrates 1,200 employees to sovereign cloud in just four months.
The BMWET migrates 1,200 employees to sovereign cloud in just four months.
