France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US
Summary
European governments are moving toward digital sovereignty by reducing dependence on US tech, replacing proprietary tools with homegrown/open-source solutions. The piece highlights the adoption of LibreOffice, Nextcloud, and domestic video-conferencing as part of broader data localization and privacy efforts, with implications for businesses and IT security. It frames data privacy concerns and geopolitical dynamics as catalysts for this shift.