# digital sovereignty Digital sovereignty is the ability of organizations and governments to retain control and authority over technology systems, data, infrastructure, and operations. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Rail Network Modernization: FRMCS, Sovereignty and the AI Edge DevFeed: [Rail Network Modernization: FRMCS, Sovereignty and the AI Edge]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Steve Payne Published: 2026-09-15T13:31:46Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Cisco Blogs]() Topics: [Network](), [Critical Infrastructure](), [digital sovereignty](), [Resilience](), [Availability](), [Cybersecurity](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [2026](), [availability](), [cisco](), [cisco-industrial-iot-iiot](), [critical-infrastructure](), [digital-sovereignty](), [end-of-life](), [eu](), [europe](), [industries](), [infrastructure](), [internet-of-things-iot](), [latency](), [modernization](), [network](), [networks](), [nis2](), [resilience](), [systems](), [transportation](), [unified-edge]() ### AI overview Cisco's pre-InnoTrans 2026 perspective examines the modernization of European rail communications from GSM-R to FRMCS. It argues that the transition requires changes to the underlying IP network, including high availability, deterministic latency, cybersecurity, and large-scale automation, while operators address resilience, digital sovereignty, investment, and regulatory requirements. ### Source excerpt Join Cisco at InnoTrans 2026 to explore the next generation of rail networks. Discover how FRMCS, AI edge computing, and digital sovereignty are transforming critical infrastructure into secure, automated systems. ## LF Energy Research Finds Open Source Software Can Deliver 2-5x Greater Net Value for Grid Operators DevFeed: [LF Energy Research Finds Open Source Software Can Deliver 2-5x Greater Net Value for Grid Operators]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: andrewb@proximabiz.com (The Linux Foundation) Published: 2026-09-15T07:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Linux Foundation - Blog]() Topics: [Open Source](), [Software](), [cloud-infrastructure](), [digital sovereignty](), [interoperability](), [Simulation]() Tags: [ai-data-centers](), [case-studies](), [compare](), [cost](), [digital-sovereignty](), [framework](), [infrastructure](), [interoperability](), [linux-foundation](), [open-source](), [renewable-energy](), [report](), [research](), [september-2026](), [software](), [summit]() ### AI overview LF Energy reports that open source software can provide grid operators with 2-5 times greater net value than conventional software procurement. Its Open Source Benefit-Cost Framework evaluates total cost of ownership, risk exposure, strategic value, and societal impact using case studies and simulations. ### Source excerpt New benefit-cost framework gives utilities and regulators a standardized methodology to compare open source with conventional software procurement ## Digital Sovereignty Is Written in PHP DevFeed: [Digital Sovereignty Is Written in PHP]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Freek Van der Herten (freek@spatie.be) Published: 2026-09-04T12:30:28Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [freek.dev - all blogposts]() Topics: [PHP](), [digital sovereignty]() Tags: [article](), [digital-sovereignty](), [government](), [infrastructure](), [php](), [strategy]() ### AI overview The article discusses how PHP is used by government in the context of digital sovereignty. ### Source excerpt An interesting article on how PHP is used by the government. Read more ## Time: The cornerstone of digital sovereignty and independence DevFeed: [Time: The cornerstone of digital sovereignty and independence]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Luca Cicchelli Published: 2026-08-18T01:45:10Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [APNIC Blog]() Topics: [digital sovereignty](), [systems](), [1.1.1.1](), [spoofing](), [Cybersecurity](), [5G](), [Cloud](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [5g](), [ai](), [cloud](), [cybersecurity](), [digital-sovereignty](), [energy](), [gnss](), [guest-post](), [ixps](), [operational](), [spoofing](), [systems](), [tech-matters](), [time]() ### AI overview Time is presented as a foundational requirement for digital sovereignty and independent operation. The article explains how synchronized time supports telecommunications, finance, energy, cloud and AI systems, and transport, while dependence on GNSS introduces risks from interference, jamming, and spoofing. ### Source excerpt Guest Post: Though often overlooked, time underpins telecommunications, finance, energy, cloud, AI, and transport systems. As dependence on GNSS increases, organizations need resilient, traceable time sources to strengthen cybersecurity, improve operational continuity, and support digital sovereignty. ## Many Sovereignties, One Internet DevFeed: [Many Sovereignties, One Internet]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Hisham Ibrahim Published: 2026-07-15T07:09:49Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [RIPE Labs]() Topics: [digital sovereignty](), [interoperability](), [Resilience](), [Internet]() Tags: [bgp](), [digital-sovereignty](), [governance](), [infrastructure](), [internet](), [interoperability](), [ipv6](), [policy](), [resilience](), [rpki](), [sovereignty-and-the-commons](), [standards]() ### AI overview The article proposes a "commons test" for evaluating digital sovereignty policies. It distinguishes strategies that expand choice, preserve interoperability, strengthen resilience and support participation from those that create dependencies and chokepoints. It argues that the Internet's technical coordination core should remain globally interoperable and should not be repurposed for broader national policy or political control. ### Source excerpt Digital sovereignty is not simply good or bad. The commons test offers a practical framework for assessing whether different strategies expand choice, preserve interoperability, strengthen resilience and support meaningful participation, or create new dependencies and chokepoints. ## EU & Civil Society need to progress on Digital Autonomy DevFeed: [EU & Civil Society need to progress on Digital Autonomy]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-15T13:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [digital sovereignty](), [digital](), [Software]() Tags: [digital-autonomy](), [digital-sovereignty](), [eu](), [government](), [influence](), [people](), [progress]() ### AI overview The article argues that European discussions about digital autonomy and sovereignty are stalled and need to move beyond legislation and references to European values. It calls for broader civil-society involvement, including procurement officials, IT departments, vendors, and government executives, to support practical progress. ### Source excerpt By now (happily) everyone wants to talk about digital autonomy, although some parties insist we talk about sovereignty. Fine. tl;dr: The discussions on digital autonomy are now going round in circles. Civil society and think tanks want to contribute, and are well placed to do so. In this piece, I urge everyone to look further ahead, beyond legislation and talking about European values. The road to digital sovereignty is very long, and we need to make progress along that entire road, which includes things further afield than what we are discussing now. ## Cockroach Labs and Netlution Partner to Accelerate Database Modernization in Germany DevFeed: [Cockroach Labs and Netlution Partner to Accelerate Database Modernization in Germany]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Tushar Ghotikar Published: 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Cockroach Labs]() Topics: [Cockroach Labs](), [CockroachDB](), [digital sovereignty](), [legacy](), [Cloud](), [implementation]() Tags: [cockroach-labs](), [cockroachdb](), [digital-sovereignty](), [digital-transformation](), [germany](), [implementation](), [legacy](), [modernization](), [partner]() ### AI overview Cockroach Labs and Germany-based IT consulting firm Netlution have entered a strategic partnership to help enterprises in EMEA adopt resilient, distributed SQL for mission-critical applications. The collaboration combines CockroachDB's cloud-native architecture with Netlution's local delivery expertise to support database modernization, data sovereignty, compliance, and legacy-system transformation. ### Source excerpt The data landscape for European enterprises is shifting, shaped by an intersection of technological ambition and a sophisticated regulatory environment. ## Demystifying European Digital Sovereignty DevFeed: [Demystifying European Digital Sovereignty]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-07-13T19:15:30Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [digital sovereignty](), [scaleway](), [data]() Tags: [article](), [data](), [digital-autonomy](), [digital-sovereignty](), [europe](), [gdpr](), [innovation](), [law](), [panel](), [sas](), [scaleway]() ### AI overview The article reflects on a panel about European digital sovereignty. It argues that Europe's reliance on foreign platforms for digital communication services raises concerns about data access, legal protection, and future dependence, and discusses regulation and stronger European digital services as possible responses. ### Source excerpt This article is part of a series on (European) innovation and capabilities. Recently I participated in a very useful panel that aimed to demystify European digital sovereignty. Even though we spoke for more than an hour (video), we obviously were not able to fix all of Europe's sovereignty problems! The event was organized by Scaleway (previously Online SAS or Online.net), a 100% subsidiary of what I think is Europe's most innovative telecommunications company, Iliad. ## European 5G Infrastructure, Huawei, and Digital Sovereignty DevFeed: [European 5G Infrastructure, Huawei, and Digital Sovereignty]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-01-20T14:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [5G](), [national security](), [huawei](), [digital sovereignty](), [Availability]() Tags: [5g](), [availability](), [digital-autonomy](), [digital-sovereignty](), [europe](), [huawei](), [national-security](), [outsourcing]() ### AI overview An opinion article argues that Europe has already lost significant control over telecommunications infrastructure and should work to regain it. It discusses concerns about Huawei equipment for 5G, including surveillance, service availability during conflict, and digital sovereignty. ### Source excerpt This article is part of a series on (European) innovation and capabilities. In a break from the usual GPS/Galileo, DNA and C++ posts, here is a bit on 5G and national security. It turns out that through PowerDNS and its parent company Open-Xchange, we know a lot about how large scale European communication service providers work - most of whom are our customers in some way. In addition, in a previous life I worked in national security and because of that I have relevant knowledge of how governments (your own and foreign ones) "interact" with telecommunication providers.