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Austria Boosts Digital Sovereignty with Nextcloud Migration

11/1/2025

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Austria's Ministry of Economy migrated 1,200 employees to the Nextcloud platform in four months to boost data control.
The migration aims to reduce reliance on US tech companies and to integrate with existing tools like Microsoft Teams.
The move reflects a broader European trend toward digital sovereignty, with Germany and Denmark pursuing similar strategies.
Austria's Justice Ministry faced challenges shifting to LibreOffice, underscoring planning needs.

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Story summary

Austria's Ministry of Economy migrated 1,200 employees to the Nextcloud platform in four months to boost data control.
The migration aims to reduce reliance on US tech companies and to integrate with existing tools like Microsoft Teams.
The move reflects a broader European trend toward digital sovereignty, with Germany and Denmark pursuing similar strategies.
Austria's Justice Ministry faced challenges shifting to LibreOffice, underscoring planning needs.