"The committee consists of executives from UNL and SURF, as well as the Director of the Government CIO Office, and is working on a joint vision and roadmap."
"Concerns about Big Tech, publishers, and (quasi-)monopolists with closed systems and proprietary standards result in vendor lock-in, unpredictable price increases, and a loss of control over data."
"Dutch universities are testing Nextcloud, among other options, as an alternative to Microsoft 365, and pilots with Mastodon and PeerTube are underway through SURF."
"The DAU committee will steer concrete interventions, including amendments to laws and regulations, tightening procurement conditions, and developing open alternatives."
The Committee on Digital Autonomy for Universities has been established to address the reliance on Big Tech by Dutch universities. This initiative arises from concerns over vendor lock-in, geopolitical risks, and loss of control over digital infrastructures. The committee is working on a vision and roadmap to promote alternatives to US cloud services, such as Nextcloud, Mastodon, and PeerTube. Concrete interventions will include legal amendments, procurement condition tightening, and the development of open alternatives to enhance digital autonomy.
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