German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email

When it comes to software Germany is not very often mentioned in the news!

What about e.g. the operating systems on state computers?

"ZDNET's key takeaways

• Schleswig-Holstein has moved from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to Open-Xchange and Thunderbird for e-mail.
• Other EU entities have opted for open-source alternatives.
• This switch isn't just a technical change; it's a political move.

The German state of Schleswig-Holstein has dumped its government email and calendar systems for open-source software. The six-month migration has replaced Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with Open-Xchange and Mozilla Thunderbird. The transfer covered more than 40,000 mailboxes and over 100 million messages and calendar entries. ..."

German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email | ZDNET "Digital sovereignty isn't a phrase you often hear in the US, but it's a big deal in Europe. Here's why."