Swiss authorities are planning to reduce their reliance on Microsoft products across the federal administration. This move aims to enhance data security and digital sovereignty, particularly in light of US laws like the Cloud Act that could allow government access to data stored by US tech companies. Switzerland is exploring open-source software alternatives, drawing inspiration from Germany's efforts and the successful implementation in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. AI
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RANK_REASON Government policy decision to reduce dependency on a major tech provider.