OpenDesk

German IT company zendis has so far sold its openDesk collaboration software directly, but rising interest has made that too resource-intensive for its own staff. The company has now switched to a partner model in which IT service providers sell and implement openDesk for customers. Observers note the move signals growing demand for the open-source office suite, particularly among public-sector organisations in Germany.

OpenDesk launched in October 2024, bundling established open-source applications from Germany and Europe into a single package for public administrations. The initiative aims to give government offices a sovereign alternative to US office software suites. German tech commentary highlights it as part of a broader push for digital sovereignty in Europe, with public-sector organisations weighing a switch to the open-source stack.