Digital Sovereignty and Open Source: Europe’s Shifting Technology Foundationss

> Concerns over data privacy, primarily among European public and private sector organizations has been the catalyst for a thorough reassessment of each’s technology foundation, with open source solutions increasingly being seen as viable and sustainable alternatives. Transparency, unrestricted access, collaborative development, and data sovereignty, should be seen as strategic pillars that organizations can use as foundational elements for the continued growth of their digital presence. > > Open source projects’ reliance on strong, active communities of contributors who play a role in shaping the product, and refining it so that it meets the needs of its end users is vital for any project’s long-term success. Open source solutions are only as strong as the communities that use them, making two-way contributions essential for guaranteeing long-term viability.