Swiss Army breaks with Microsoft: "Cyber Command" relies on Open Source

Swiss Army breaks with Microsoft: "Cyber Command" relies on Open Source

Cloud Mandate and Geopolitical Risks

Advance of OpenDesk and LibreOffice

Technical Hurdles and the Digital Commons

The Swiss Army is making a U-turn in its IT infrastructure. The cybersecurity experts of the Swiss Armed Forces – primarily the “Cyber Command” and the subunit for Cyber and Electromagnetic Actions (CEA) – are turning their backs on software giant Microsoft. By October, all employees of these units are to be equipped with the open-source alternative OpenDesk at their workplaces. The ambitious roadmap shows how acute the need for action is perceived in the Alpine Republic.