Name: Rebooting the Republic: OS Operating Systems for Governments - Alexander Smolianitski, Zentrum Digitale Souveränität
Start: 2025-08-26T14:10:00+0200
End: 2025-08-26T14:50:00+0200

25-27, August 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Tuesday August 26, 2025 14:10 - 14:50 CEST

G105

What does it take to switch an entire public sector workspace to open source, including backend services and operating system? Backend services are deeply integrated with the IT architecture of the German public sector, making them challenging to replace. A recent feasibility study undertaken by the German Centre for Digital Sovereignty (ZenDiS) has investigated the legal, economic, and technical viability of replacing proprietary operating systems and backend services with open source alternatives in government agencies. Additionally, the study has explored the possibility of adopting an "ultramobile-first" strategy, where smartphones and tablets with OS operating systems, such as Android, are used as primary devices, and specialised applications are accessed through web browsers. The talk will discuss the findings of the study and the potential implications for the introduction of OS operating systems in the German public sector.

Speakers

Alexander Smolianitski

Head of Open Source Products, Zentrum Digitale Souveränität

Alexander Smolianitski heads the product development department at ZenDiS, bringing a combination of technical expertise and administrative know-how to the table. His professional career spans from a renowned PR agency to a startup of his own, and ultimately to the position of Chief... Read More →

Tuesday August 26, 2025 14:10 - 14:50 CEST
G105

OpenGovCon

Audience Experience Level Advanced

Open Source Summit Europe 2025

Alexander Smolianitski

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