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The German state of Schleswig-Holstein is beginning to uninstall Microsoft Windows in favour of open-source Linux systems across its administration. Much like the cities of Copenhagen and Aarhus, who have made similar decisions, the state is signalling a bold move toward digital sovereignty at the public sector level. It’s not just a tech upgrade – it’s a political statement. #vshntimer https://lnkd.in/epyrAdDS

PeerTube offers a federated, open-source video hosting platform. Free of ads, algorithms, and corporate control, it lets anyone run their own “tube” while remaining connected to the wider fediverse. No recommendation rabbit holes – just people sharing video on their terms. As an example, you can access Heise’s Peertube instance here: #vshntimer https://buff.ly/t4fH9fR

🚀 PostgreSQL, now fully managed on Servala. No setup. No maintenance. Just powerful open-source performance - secure, scalable, and production-ready. 📖 Read the article: https://buff.ly/d9jaf5g #PostgreSQL #Servala #ManagedDatabase #CloudNative #OpenSource #DevOps

The Swiss canton of Lucerne is debating whether Microsoft 365 belongs in public administration at all. Concerns over data sovereignty and compliance with Swiss and European privacy laws are driving the discussion. It’s a potent reminder that sovereignty starts with procurement decisions. (in German) #vshntimer https://buff.ly/cWSdfvG

Mobilizon is a decentralised, open-source platform for managing events and communities – without selling your data to Facebook. Designed by Framasoft, a French non-profit, it puts individuals and grassroots groups in control of their online presence. It’s more than a tool – it’s a protest wrapped in calendar form. #vshntimer https://mobilizon.org

Welcome to another VSHN.timer! As Europe becomes more aware of the risks tied to digital dependence, a movement is quietly growing – one that favours sovereignty over convenience. Whether it’s video platforms, calendars, or document storage, European technologists and governments are building homegrown alternatives to the usual Silicon Valley suspects. These tools aren’t just technically solid – they represent a vision for privacy, control, and digital self-determination. Let’s explore five examples where Europe says: thanks, but we’ll do it ourselves. #vshntimer https://buff.ly/xOr7Nxi

🚀 We’re thrilled to share: A Swiss SME is helping to digitalize Germany’s public healthcare system. VSHN won the GA-Lotse tender from the City of Frankfurt and partnered with the Frankfurt Public Health Authority to build a scalable, GDPR-compliant platform. A powerful example of digital sovereignty, modern public sector IT, and open source in action! 👉 Read the blog post: https://lnkd.in/eUJVqUAr #DigitalGovernment #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #PublicHealth #DigitalTransformation #VSHN #DevOps #CloudNative #GA-Lotse #Frankfurt #PublicSector

🚀 Wir freuen uns riesig: Ein Schweizer KMU hilft, das deutsche Gesundheitswesen zu digitalisieren. VSHN hat die GA-Lotse-Ausschreibung der Stadt Frankfurt a. M. gewonnen und gemeinsam mit dem Gesundheitsamt Frankfurt eine skalierbare, datenschutzkonforme Plattform aufgebaut. Ein starkes Beispiel für digitale Souveränität, moderne Verwaltungs-IT und gelebte Open-Source-Kultur! 👉 Zum Blogpost: https://buff.ly/pLCm9ki #DigitaleVerwaltung #OpenSource #DigitaleSouveränität #Gesundheitswesen #DigitalTransformation #VSHN #DevOps #CloudNative #GALotse #Gesundheitsamt #Frankfurt

🚀 What a night at the DevOps Meetup Zurich! Together with Zühlke, we launched the DevOps in Switzerland Report 2025 - with great talks, inspiring insights, and an amazing community. 💬 Missed it? Catch the highlights, speaker insights, and download the DevOps report here: 👉 https://buff.ly/ooTnUlC #DevOpsInSwitzerland2025 #DevOpsMeetup #VSHN #Zühlke #PlatformEngineering #CloudNative #SwissTech #DevOpsCommunity #DevOpsReport

🚀 Was. Für. Ein. Tag. Das allererste Swiss Software Festival in Basel war ein voller Erfolg - und wir sind immer noch begeistert! Von inspirierenden Keynotes bis zu praxisnahen Cloud-Native-Sessions (mit unserem Aarno Aukia als Track Chair) - ein Tag voller Innovation, Ideen und grossartiger Menschen. Wir sind stolz, das Event als Matterhorn Sponsor unterstützt zu haben - und freuen uns jetzt schon auf die Ausgabe 2026! 🙌 💡 Hier geht’s zu unserem ausführlichen Rückblick mit allen Keynotes, Speakern und Highlights: 👉 https://buff.ly/x4H4TUl #SwissSoftwareFestival #VSHN #CloudNative #DevOps #DigitaleSouveränität #SwissTech #Innovation #OpenSource #Community