German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Schleswig-Holstein has moved from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to Open-Xchange and Thunderbird for e-mail.
• Other EU entities have opted for open-source alternatives.
• This switch isn’t just a technical change; it’s a political move.

The German state of Schleswig-Holstein has dumped its government email and calendar systems for open-source software. The six-month migration has replaced Microsoft…