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Digital control, sovereignty, and data ownership: why you need an exit strategy

We live in an age where digital solutions permeate every aspect of business and society. Cloud services, SaaS applications, and third-party vendors drive innovation and efficiency at a pace that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago. The convenience of subscribing to functionalities and scaling resources on demand is undeniable. But in this rapid digitalization, there’s an often overlooked downside: dependency.

Breaking down silos for real gain: practical steps towards interoperability and data sharing in your organization

We have previously argued for the strategic necessity of digital control, sovereignty, and data ownership, and emphasized the role of procurement as the starting point for setting requirements for open standards, interoperability (think EIF!), and open source software. Formulating these requirements is a critical initial stage, but the real test – and the opportunity for business value and real gain – lies in practical implementation.

From project to ecosystem: navigating and managing open source software for lasting digital control

In our previous posts, we established why digital control, sovereignty, and data ownership are strategically crucial, and how procurement is the critical first step to securing these goals by setting the right requirements for things like open standards and interoperability. We also pointed to Open Source Software (OSS) as a powerful tool for breaking lock-in and increasing transparency.

From words to action: how your organization's journey towards increased digital control and independence begins

In this series, we have navigated through why digital control, sovereignty, and data ownership are crucial, how procurement is a strategic lever, the potential and management of open source software, and the practical challenges and governance issues linked to interoperability and data sharing. The strategic direction may feel clear, but for many organizations, the biggest challenge remains: How do we go from insight and strategy to concrete action in our complex reality?