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        "id": 1689109,
        "msgid": "switzerland-seeks-to-reduce-dependence-on-microsoft-products-1776689457",
        "date": "2026-04-20 18:34:18",
        "title": "Switzerland Seeks to Reduce Dependence on Microsoft Products",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "Switzerland is planning a gradual reduction in its reliance on Microsoft products to bolster digital sovereignty and address data security concerns, as announced by a spokesperson from the Federal Chancellery. Despite a recent rollout of Microsoft 365 across 54,000 federal workstations, the government is exploring open-source alternatives, inspired by Germany's Schleswig-Holstein, which has successfully transitioned its administration to such systems. Over the past decade, Swiss federal and cantonal governments have spent more than 1.1 billion Swiss francs on Microsoft licenses, highlighting the financial implications of this shift.",
        "content": "<p>Istanbul (ANTARA) - Switzerland plans to gradually reduce its\ndependence on Microsoft products as part of a long-term effort to\nstrengthen its digital sovereignty and address data security issues,\naccording to local media reports.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for the Federal Chancellery stated that the government\naims to \u201creduce its dependence on Microsoft, step by step and in the\nlong term,\u201d according to a Swissinfo report on Sunday (19\/4).<\/p>\n<p>According to the report, this marks a strategic shift despite the\nrecent launch of Microsoft 365 across around 54,000 workstations in\nfederal agencies.<\/p>\n<p>The move comes amid growing debates about reliance on big technology\ncompanies and the security of sensitive government data.<\/p>\n<p>Previous efforts to explore alternatives have faced internal\nresistance, with some officials reportedly dismissing them as\nunnecessary experiments.<\/p>\n<p>A recent feasibility study found that transitioning to open-source\nsoftware is possible, offering authorities greater control and\nflexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Germany has emerged as a reference point, with the state of\nSchleswig-Holstein having shifted its administration to open-source\nsystems.<\/p>\n<p>Swiss officials are also examining similar models, as open-source\nplatforms allow users to modify and develop software independently of\nlarge corporations.<\/p>\n<p>Financial dimensions have also drawn attention. Over the past decade,\nthe Swiss federal government and cantons have spent more than 1.1\nbillion Swiss francs (Rp42.1 trillion) on Microsoft licences, according\nto a previous investigation.<\/p>",
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