Introduction
Welcome to europioneer — your partner for open-source migration.
Welcome to europioneer
europioneer guides German SMEs on their path to digital sovereignty through open-source solutions. This documentation explains our approach, the technologies we use, and the typical migration process.
What is Open-Source Migration?
Open-source migration is the structured transition from proprietary software systems (particularly Microsoft) to open-source alternatives that are:
- Free to use without licence fees
- Fully controllable — you own the code
- GDPR-compliant — deployable on your own servers
- Long-term stable through active communities and professional support
Why Now?
Three developments make 2025 the ideal moment:
- Rising Microsoft prices: Microsoft regularly increases 365 pricing. Business Premium rose by over 30% in three years.
- GDPR pressure: European data protection authorities are tightening control over US cloud services. Fines are being enforced more consistently.
- Mature open-source software: Ubuntu, Nextcloud, Matrix, and ONLYOFFICE are today enterprise-ready and user-friendly enough for every employee.
Next Steps
Read the Migration Roadmap for a detailed overview of the process, explore our Technologies, or see the full Open-Source Stack for SMEs.