Zentrum für Digitale Souveränität der Öffentlichen Verwaltung (ZenDiS) GmbH

The Zentrum für Digitale Souveränität der Öffentlichen Verwaltung (ZenDiS) is a central institution for promoting digital independence in the German administration. Founded in December 2022, ZenDiS acts as a consulting and competence center for the public sector to promote the use of Open-Source-Software in the federal government, states and municipalities.

• openCode: A platform for the development and exchange of open-source software in public administration, based on a GitLab instance. This platform enables authorities to share source code and coordinate other central IT projects.

• openDesk: An open-source collaboration software as an alternative to proprietary systems such as Microsoft 365. OpenDesk integrates components such as Nextcloud, Collabora Online and Element (Matrix client) to create a flexible, digital working environment.

• Docs: A collaboration platform for real-time documentation as part of a cooperation with the French government.

ZenDiS pursues the goal of strengthening the digital capabilities of public administration through the use of open-source technologies and reducing dependence on individual technology providers. It focuses on values such as collaboration, innovation and work-life balance. ZenDiS is perceived as a "start-up in the state", which enables creative and cooperative ways of working.

• Digital Sovereignty: ZenDiS supports the implementation of the federal government's digital strategy by promoting digital independence. This is done through the development of needs-based open-source solutions and the networking of the public sector with the open-source ecosystem.

• European Cooperation: ZenDiS works closely with European partners to develop common standards for digital sovereignty. These collaborations include cooperation with the French government in the development of open-source alternatives.

ZenDiS acts as a driving force for a sovereign and innovative IT infrastructure in public administration. Through its focus on open source and collaborative developments, it makes a significant contribution to the digital transformation of Germany and beyond in Europe.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zentrum_f%C3%BCr_Digitale_Souver%C3%A4nit%C3%A4t_der_%C3%96ffentlichen_Verwaltung
• 2 - https://zendis.de/karriere
• 3 - https://opendesk.eu/ueber/
• 4 - https://zendis.de/karriere/faq
• 5 - https://zendis.de/ueber-uns