Schleswig-Holstein Saves €15 Million Annually by Switching from Microsoft to Open Source Software
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Summary
The German state of Schleswig-Holstein has successfully migrated from proprietary Microsoft software to open source solutions, saving over 15 million euros in license costs for the coming year. Despite initial problems and criticism during the transition, the state's digitalization minister reports significant financial success with the switch to free software, with similar savings expected in subsequent years.
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According to his ministry, the state will save over 15 million euros in license costs for Windows, Microsoft Office & Co. next year alone.
After the migration from proprietary Microsoft software to free solutions was initially accompanied by problems and criticism, Digitalization Minister Dirk Schrödter (CDU) can now report a significant success.
It is expected to be similar in the following years.
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