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By: Andreas Prins

February 5, 2026 6:05 pm

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SUSE response to EU consultation on Open Digital Ecosystems

The European Commission recently concluded its "Towards European Open Digital Ecosystems" consultation. With over 1,000 respondents, the high participation confirms a critical industry demand to break free from vendor lock-in and build a resilient, competitive digital future.  For those of us who have spent decades driving open-source innovation, this call for input […]

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By: Dominic Laurie

February 3, 2026 4:28 pm

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What a Difference a Year Makes

  I spent last week at Open Source Week in Brussels. Having been close to European public affairs and Digital Sovereignty for much of the last year, I wanted to reflect on just how much has changed in that time - and how clearly that change was on display last week. The New Standard […]

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By: Emiel Brok

February 3, 2026 3:58 pm

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From Policy to Proof: Cracking the ‘Black Box’ of Digital Sovereignty

For years, digital sovereignty felt like a “tomorrow” problem. A complex box to check for the legal department. But now that we are in 2026, the conversation has shifted. It is no longer just about compliance; it is about whether you’re allowed to compete in your own market.  With Forrester predicting that […]

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By: Genevieve Cross

February 2, 2026 9:31 am

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Building a Future-Proof Strategy: Strategic Models for Digital Sovereignty

You understand what digital sovereignty means and why it matters. Now comes the harder question: How do you actually implement it? How do you build sovereignty into complex, multi-cloud environments while balancing global operations with local requirements? Different organizations face different sovereignty requirements based on their industry, geographic footprint and regulatory obligations. The good news […]

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By: Andreas Prins

January 29, 2026 1:00 pm

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Stop Guessing Your Compliance: Master the EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework in Minutes

For the last 2 years, Digital Sovereignty has been the "elephant in the room" for many. You know you need to comply with NIS2, DORA and the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act, but where do you actually start? What are the foreign influences on your stack and where do they influence your autonomy?  The […]

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By: Andreas Prins

January 23, 2026 6:27 pm

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Digital Sovereignty: 6 Practical Pathways to Increase Resilience

You’ve likely heard the term "Digital Sovereignty" many times in meetings. But as an engineering lead or executive, you might look at your current setup and ask: Where do I actually start? I hear this often from customers; they aren’t just looking for a buzzword; they are looking for long-term resilience, the […]

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By: Ton Musters

January 21, 2026 10:19 am

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Expanding Choice: SUSE broadens its digital sovereignty offerings

In an increasingly unpredictable world, our customers rank digital sovereignty as one of their main priorities. For us, sovereignty means: enabling our customers to maintain control and resilience through freedom of choice. What resilience looks like depends on each customer’s environment and priorities. For example, a government ministry has different resilience needs to those […]

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By: Andreas Prins

January 14, 2026 11:05 am

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Minimum Viable Sovereignty: Incremental Steps That Spur Secure Innovation

Enterprises worldwide are sharpening their focus on digital sovereignty. Leaders want even greater control over data, technology and operations. At the same time, to stay competitive, they must avoid sacrificing the agility that drives innovation. The competing needs of other organizational stakeholders can add additional tensions. Procurement wants zero exceptions, legal wants location guarantees and […]

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By: Jen Canfor

January 9, 2026 6:36 pm

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Digital Sovereignty: Is It a Short-Term Fix or a Long-Term Board Mandate?

Key takeaways: Digital sovereignty is a board-level and C-suite issue, not a side project for IT. Deliberate and risk-based choices about your data, workloads and support are essential for sovereignty. Open source is core to sovereignty because it promotes transparency, portability and freedom from vendor lock-in.   Digital sovereignty spans cross-border data regulation, AI […]

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