From vendor lock-in to digital autonomy
Governments must approach IT procurement differently: with less focus on standard software and more on open standards and open source.
Large-scale standard solutions often lead to overcapacity, high licensing costs, and strong vendor dependency.
Open standards improve interoperability and flexibility, while open source enables greater control over software and further development.
Strategic autonomy requires professional commissioning, technical ownership, and attention to geopolitical risks.
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