Digitalization needs independence
No president has had such poor poll ratings after 100 days in office as Donald Trump in his second term. His political and economic decisions have caused turbulence around the world, and the future is uncertain. This also impacts the ITSM industry. Can we still trust solutions from US providers? What are the alternatives?
Now, more than ever!
There are decades in which nothing happens. And then there are weeks in which decades' worth of events occur. The origin of this quote is disputed. However, it fits the past few months since Donald Trump began his second term in office very well. Hardly a day goes by without a new headline or decision causing an uproar somewhere in the world. We must accept that the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner. Trump's erratic economic policy may be just the beginning.
The most painful developments so far have probably been for Ukraine. No sooner had the U.S. temporarily stopped supplying reconnaissance data than Russian troops reportedly recaptured large areas. Trump's proclaimed Liberation Day also caused share prices to plummet. The rethinking of how we deal with US products and projects, and whether we can emancipate ourselves from them, has long since begun—including in the ITSM industry.
KIX CEO Rico Barth looks to the future:
Europe must now go its own way.
Even though Trump's term in office will end at some point, we must be prepared for a similar president to take the helm. The era of the former transatlantic ally is over. People are looking for alternatives, whether for cars, fighter jets, or even ITSM solutions. If we can no longer rely on our alliance partner, we should see this as an opportunity to embrace our fundamental European values and technologies. I am convinced that this transition will succeed. We have the power!
European Commission survey:
The EU Commission wants to determine the current role of open source software in public administrations. To this end, they have created a survey that, with your participation, will help highlight dependencies and strengthen viable European alternatives.
Participating in the English-language survey will help to create a solid foundation for making decisions about expanding digital sovereignty in Europe.