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France’s recent decision to move parts of its public sector estate from Windows to Linux is a clear sign that digital sovereignty in Europe is moving beyond policy and into practical delivery. The direction from the French government is clear enough. There is a growing desire to reduce reliance on non-European providers and take more direct control over systems and data. What makes the move stand out is the scope. This is not limited to operating systems, but stretches across collaboration tools, infrastructure and the wider data estate. For the channel, it raises an obvious question: if this thinking starts to filter into the commercial sector, what does it mean on the ground? The commercial question for the channel Many partners have built their business around long-standing relationships with Microsoft, often developing deep specialisms in its platforms and generating consistent revenue from licensing, support and managed services tied to that ecosystem. A shift, even a gradual one, raises the possibility of a whole host of ...