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#WSocial will open up their beta program today… and I have a SCOOP for you: it appears that they have quietly gone closed-source!

This is ironic, considering that the @EUCommission just unveiled their Tech Sovereignty Package, emphasizing the importance of #OpenSource. And yet they have migrated their main ATproto accounts to W Social - whose code can no longer be inspected!

My full article - with a great analysis by @aral:

🔗: blog.elenarossini.com/w-social…

#FOSS #DigitalSovereignty #BigTech

W Social, Public Institutions and the Theater of European Digital Sovereignty

European public institutions are betting big on digital sovereignty and open source software. And yet they recently moved their Bluesky accounts to W Social, a private, for profit network owned by Swedish entrepreneurs that has quietly gone closed-so…
Elena Rossini
#opensource #foss #BigTech #digitalsovereignty #wsocial @Aral Balkan @European Commission

What can we do with the #BigTech grip on the digital economy in Europe?

In the new episode of the #NextcloudPodcast, we meet @alineblankertz, a German data economist, to answer this and other burning questions.

nextcloud.com/blog/aline-blank…

Big Tech regulation, the sovereignty challenge, and sustainable digital ecosystem: In conversation with Aline Blankertz - Nextcloud

In this episode, we meet Aline Blankertz, a German data economist, to discuss digital sovereignty, open source, and Big Tech regulation.
Nextcloud
#BigTech #NextcloudPodcast @Aline Blankertz

Medium's Orlowitz: Big Tech’s Anti-Labor Playbook Has Come for Wikipedia


In ten days last month, the Wikimedia Foundation fired the longtime lead developer of MediaWiki and disbanded the team whose entire job was to listen to volunteers. Most of the people they fired were union organizers. Wikipedia’s editors are now threatening to strike in solidarity. The Foundation is sitting on $296 million in reserves and a freshly profitable AI revenue stream. This is a confrontation with global implications.


As Financial Contributor to Wikipedia over past years this distresses me to no End to hear about. Unless the situation is resolved with a satisfactory result I'll be ending such

This is NOT GOOD For The World or the Internet

#Medium #JakeOrowitz #BigTech #UnionBusting #Wikipedia #WikimediaFoundation #BrookeVibber #MediaWiki #BernadetteMeehan

#Wikipedia #BigTech #Unionbusting #medium #JakeOrowitz #WikimediaFoundation #BrookeVibber #MediaWiki #BernadetteMeehan

#BigTech @Frank Karlitschek

Study from @fotitech.eurosky.social: Many EU countries use #BigTech services for their national defence agencies. 🫣

Can they safeguard themselves from the risk of a "kill switch"?

Read more: 👉euronews.com/next/2026/04/17/e…

#BigTech

“We built up this dependency over years or even decades.”

European governments are getting concerned about their heavy reliance on #BigTech.

Is there a way out?

@politico investigates how countries can break the dependency, including their go-to solutions! 💡

👇 politico.eu/article/europe-big…

The problem with Europe’s Big Tech breakup: It’s still hooked

Thanks to Trump, EU governments are trying to break their overreliance on U.S. technology. It won’t be cheap or easy.
Mathieu Pollet (POLITICO)
#BigTech @POLITICO

#BigTech #Microsoft365

"A Google Drive killer"? 😮 Thanks, Brandon!

In his latest video, @techhut walks you through the updates of our latest release, #NextcloudHub 26 Winter, showing how we offer a strong #BigTech alternative. 💪

Watch it here: 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=6wMeL9xlza…

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#BigTech #NextcloudHub @TechHut

Your AI chatbot may be stealing your conversations.

Many #BigTech platforms:
• use chat inputs for training
• store conversations indefinitely
• process data in centralized clouds

What does that mean for #dataprivacy?

We break it down 👇
nextcloud.com/de/blog/the-prob…

The problems with Big Tech AI data collection: privacy concerns and how to protect your data - Nextcloud

AI privacy concerns are growing as Big Tech keeps collecting data. Learn the risks and how privacy-first AI solutions help protect your data.
Katrin Goethals (Nextcloud)
#BigTech #dataprivacy

#BigTech @ioplus

Nextcloud joins open letter opposing #Android developer verification program. Because we don’t need more control from #BigTech, do we? 🤦

Like dozens of other signatories, we don’t think this is about #datasecurity…

Read our opinion and the full letter: 👉 nextcloud.com/blog/open-letter…

Nextcloud signs open letter against Android developer verification - Nextcloud

Nextcloud joins more than 30 organizations in signing an open letter to Google opposing the Android Developer Verification Program.
Mikhail Korotaev (Nextcloud)
#android #BigTech #datasecurity

Why do #BigTech workplace replacements fail? 👎

Organizations often:
1️⃣ Try to build their own stack
2️⃣ Stitch together multiple disconnected open source tools

But replacing #Microsoft365 isn’t about swapping apps. ➡️ You should be replacing the platform.

Full story👇
nextcloud.com/blog/how-to-succ…

How to successfully replace Big Tech platforms with an open source collaboration platform - Nextcloud

Why do many Microsoft 365 alternatives fail? Discover the difference between tool bundles and a true open source collaboration platform.
Katrin Goethals (Nextcloud)
#BigTech #Microsoft365

Assuming there are about 3 billion computer users, it is highly unlikely that they are all satisfied with the same harmonious system or desktop, or that it meets all the requirements of all these users.

And it is absolutely dangerous when one monopolist or two corporations have control over all these people. Accordingly, it should be a concern of all people that there are numerous solutions.

#bigtech #gafam #privacy #diday #DigitaleSouveränität

#privacy #GAFAM #BigTech #DigitaleSouveränität #diday

Sounds nice. But: I paid for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat for about 20 years. Later versions litter the machine with mysterious processes, constantly drive / network access, one can only speculate about. Acrobat GUI is horror and I don't want to pay for all the cloud crap. They are running a #tracking-based advertising network, integrate AI tools from other #bigtech - ineccaptable. I made the switch to #Linux without #Adobe. That's how it will stay.
#photoshop #unplugbigtech #diday
#linux #Adobe #BigTech #photoshop #tracking #unplugbigtech #diday

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Big Tech: huge boring impersonal HQ in the outskirts.

Us: historic brick building by a frozen waterfall in the middle of #Oslo

Who's winning now? 😎

#BigTech #European

#BigTech #oslo #european

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Welcome to 2026! 🎆

Fortune favors the bold. Let’s do even more this year to challenge #BigTech and regain control over our data and privacy. 💪

Have a wonderful year, you all!

And... don't forget to register for the Nextcloud Special Event, Feb 18! 👉 nextcloud.com/special-event-wi…

Nextcloud Special Event Winter 2026 edition

Be the first to experience the new must-watch Nextcloud Hub 26 Winter launch keynote, press conference and businesses-oriented key updates.
Nextcloud
#BigTech

#privacy #BigTech #switzerland

Stronger together! 🤝 Nextcloud introduces its new Channel Partner Program.

Its goals?
• Strengthen partner collaboration
• Support international growth
• Make sovereign technology more accessible
• Reduce #BigTech dependencies.

Find out more! 👇 nextcloud.com/channel-partner-…

Nextcloud Channel Partner Program

Become part of the success story and join the Nextcloud channel partner program for regaining data control
Nextcloud
#BigTech

#OpenSource or #BigTech: who gives interoperability a better definition? 🤔

In our recent showdown, we were looking at Nextcloud and Microsoft 365 from the perspective of APIs, open standards, user management, migration and more:

nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-v…

Nextcloud vs Microsoft interoperability: how open source gets it right - Nextcloud

We compare Nextcloud vs Microsoft interoperability to understand which tools are more connected and connectable — and why it is important.
Mikhail Korotaev (Nextcloud)
#opensource #BigTech

Linux saved me money, nerves and time. I could finally play games that require ubisoft connect in offline Mode, which was NOT possible on Windows. I got one step further to personal independence from #bigtech.
I love Linux!
#BigTech

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Your time is valuable, but so is your data. ⚠️

Keep both safe with #NextcloudCalendar, your open source and self-hosted alternative to #BigTech scheduling tools.

Discover the latest features: 👉nextcloud.com/blog/reclaim-you…

Reclaim your schedule and your privacy with Nextcloud Calendar. Discover the 2025 updates! - Nextcloud

Plan your day while staying in control of your data with Nextcloud Calendar. Use the power of online scheduling tools, hosted on your terms.
Katrin Goethals (Nextcloud)
#BigTech #nextcloudcalendar

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After 4 years without action, we withdraw our EU complaint against Microsoft.

But: vendor lock-in and #BigTech gatekeeping still limits user choice.

We’ll keep building a proven, truly digitally sovereign workplace!

Read more👇

nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-d…

Nextcloud decided to withdraw complaint against Microsoft - Nextcloud

Everything you need to know about our withdrawal from the anti-trust complaint, why the problem is not resolved, and how you can help.
Jos Poortvliet (Nextcloud)
#BigTech

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Those first two seem like villain hideouts. 🦹‍♂️

#linux #bigtech

#linux #BigTech

To trust or not to trust? 🤔

#Microsoft's “Digital Principles for Europe”, No2:

“We will uphold Europe’s digital resilience even when there is geopolitical volatility.”

Let's break it down and see if #BigTech can keep its promises!

👉 nextcloud.com/blog/microsoft-s…

How real are Microsoft sovereign cloud's digital principles?- Nextcloud

Can a Microsoft sovereign cloud for Europe exist? Discover what Microsoft's "Digital Principles for Europe" mean as we put them to the test.
Katrin Goethals (Nextcloud)
#Microsoft #BigTech

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#BigTech under oath. ⚖️

Microsoft admits: it can’t guarantee French citizen data won’t be handed to foreign authorities, even under a “#SovereignCloud” deal. 🤯

Marketing vs. reality? The gap is wide.

Discover the full story 👉 nextcloud.com/blog/big-techs-s…

Big Tech’s “Sovereign Cloud” promises just collapsed — in their own words - Nextcloud

In the past weeks, the "sovereign cloud" narrative has collapsed, exposing the sovereign washing attempts by big tech.
Jos Poortvliet (Nextcloud)
#BigTech #SovereignCloud

#Microsoft #BigTech #vendorlockin #on

#privacy #BigTech #proton

Discover why Nextcloud is the go-to alternative to #BigTech for organizations prioritizing data sovereignty! 🚀

🔒 With Nextcloud, you maintain full control over your data while ensuring robust, stable, and feature-rich private cloud collaboration.

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#BigTech

#NextcloudTalk gives you powerful collaboration tools, without #BigTech lock-in.

Here are the features released in #NextcloudHub10, and how they ensure full #Compliance and #DataControl.

Blog: 🔗 nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-t…

Launch video: 📽️ youtube.com/watch?v=OkGd_pNuYw…

Nextcloud Talk “Munich”: building resilient communication - Nextcloud

Introducing Nextcloud Talk "Munich" — now even more resilient, powerful and easy to get started with. Read this blog to find out more.
Mikhail Korotaev (Nextcloud)
#BigTech #Compliance #nextcloudtalk #datacontrol #nextcloudhub10

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Why does Europe need the Digital Markets Act enforced NOW?

There is strong public support for the enforcement of our laws and curtailing the abuses of #BigTech. It is crucial for the future of Europe and that is why we think it's time to act.

nextcloud.com/blog/enforce-the…

Enforce the law: why we need the DMA to be applied without fear or delay - Nextcloud

Europe’s Digital Markets Act is a breakthrough, but only if enforced. Here’s why delay empowers Big Tech and threatens digital sovereignty.
Jos Poortvliet (Nextcloud)
#BigTech

#VendorLockIn is a financial AND strategic trap. ❌

From rising fees to hidden dependencies, #BigTech keeps you dependent on their services.

But achieving #DigitalSovereignty might be easier than you think.

Discover more in our latest blog post: "What is vendor lock-in? The real price of Big Tech."

🔗 nextcloud.com/blog/what-is-ven…

What is vendor lock-in? The real price of Big Tech - Nextcloud

Discover the full cost of vendor lock-in. How does Big Tech limit your freedom? And what can open source solutions like Nextcloud do for you?
Katrin Goethals (Nextcloud)
#BigTech #digitalsovereignty #vendorlockin

"Disruptors for #DigitalSovereignty"

What do Asterix and Obelix and #OpenSource have in common? In the article by Raconteur, our founder Frank Karlitschek talks coding roots, resilience against #BigTech domination, and liberation through sovereignty.

raconteur.net/technology/nextc…

Nextcloud's CEO is on a mission to take on the hyperscalers - Raconteur

Nextcloud, an open-source alternative to Microsoft and Google, has pinned itself to the digital sovereignty movement in Europe
Tamlin Magee (Raconteur Media Ltd)
#opensource #BigTech #digitalsovereignty

#BigTech #nextcloudmaps

Say bye to #BigTech lock-in and hi to Nextcloud Workspace, the European alternative to Microsoft 365 for bigger organizations, in partnership with IONOS.

💼 Office suite
📩 Email
🎥 Video calls
And more!

Launching Q3 2025. Stay tuned! 👉 nextcloud.com/newsletter/

Subscribe to our newsletters - Nextcloud

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#BigTech

#opensource #BigTech #nextcloudtalk #privacyfirst #onlinecollab

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If you work with #BigTech, chances are your online communication is not as private as you'd like.

➡️ Meet #NextcloudTalk “Munich”, your #PrivacyFirst, #OpenSource communication platform featuring:

💬 Team chat
🎥 Secure meetings
🎓 Webinars & training
☎️ Telephony
🔐 Secure View & more

Explore all features now, and get ready to take back control of your collaboration stack.

👉 nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-talk-munich

#opensource #BigTech #nextcloudtalk #privacyfirst

Mark Suckerberg's #meta is as #evil as #bigtech goes - one needs look no further than at what IG does to kids - so this is no surprise. On hindsight, good decision not to use neither f*book nor IG.
#breakupBigtech
#BigTech #meta #evil #breakupbigtech

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Digital sovereignty is crucial. Embrace Open Source and local data. #FOSS #FOSH. Move away from #bigtech. Protect data for clients, students, civilians, and yourself. #Nextcloud Hub offers office suites, storage, and conferencing. Learn Nextcloud with our courses! os-sci.com

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OS-SCi is the only institute in the world which offers a higher education in Open Source technologies. May the foss be with you.
OpenSource Science B.V.
#foss #Nextcloud #BigTech #fosh

#opensource #BigTech #techcommunity

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