Mecklenburg-Vorpommern phases out Microsoft for open source (heise.de)

• First 5,000 employees migrated from SharePoint to Nextcloud.
• Over 50,000 public servants expected to use open source long-term.
• Cooperation with Schleswig-Holstein on infrastructure and IT security.
• AI chatbot 'Lea' uses European models, not US hyperscalers.
• Windows PCs not replaced by Linux for now.

"The German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is gradually replacing Microsoft software with open-source alternatives. 5,000 employees have already moved from SharePoint to Nextcloud, with a long-term target of 50,000 public sector users. The platform runs on state-owned infrastructure via IT service provider DVZ M-V GmbH. The state cooperates with Schleswig-Holstein and uses European AI models like Mistral and Tilde to avoid US dependency. Windows PCs are not yet scheduled for replacement."