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FLOSS FOSS OSS? Open Source Explained

Confused by buzzwords? You’re not alone. EXPLAINED is a new explainer series for people who work with technology – but don’t want marketing fluff or academic theory. We break down complex digital topics clearly and practically: what they mean, why they matter, and how they work in the real world....

Customers Deserve a Choice: Cloud or On-Prem

In this episode of Open Matters, Richard Brock speaks with Johan Bernhardsson from Redpill Linpro, one of the Nordic region’s leading open-source consultancies. Johan shares what real-world migrations look like: from replacing aging NAS drives with Nextcloud to building GDPR-sensitive collaboration platforms, and helping organizations move at their own pace....

Who Has the Keys to Your Data?

The Uncomfortable Truth About Microsoft Customer Lockbox There is a question that every organisation storing data in Microsoft 365 should be asking, but most never do: can Microsoft access your files, emails, and documents without your knowledge or consent? The answer, by default, is yes – and Microsoft will even...

Digital Sovereignty Explained

Confused by buzzwords? You’re not alone. EXPLAINED is a new explainer series for people who work with technology – but don’t want marketing fluff or academic theory. We break down complex digital topics clearly and practically: what they mean, why they matter, and how they work in the real world....

An Interview with Pranam: How Open Source Powered a Digital Nomad Dream

Welcome back to our interview series, where we chat with the passionate people behind the Collabora Online code. Collabora Online is made possible by the worldwide team, community, contributors and partners. Today, we’re sitting down with Pranam Lashkari, a developer whose journey into tech began with a DIY computer build...

WOPI Is Open. Your Office Stack Should Be Too.

Web Application Open Platform Interface (WOPI) is a REST-based protocol originally developed by Microsoft to enable web-based document editing between third-party applications. It’s the “plumbing” that connects document storage systems (such as Microsoft SharePoint, file servers or cloud storage) with online office suites for seamless editing experiences. Microsoft created WOPI...