BDBOS Joins Linux Foundation and Advances Open Source Projects

As operator of Germany’s nationwide public safety critical communications network, BDBOS advances digital sovereignty through open-source collaboration.

BDBOS has been exploring the opportunities of open source for public administration networks for some time. To further promote the open-source approach, BDBOS has joined the Linux Foundation.

BDBOS is continuously working on modernizing its network infrastructures, which form one of the cornerstones of the digital communication architecture in public administration. The use of open-source software plays a key role in strengthening digital sovereignty. To further promote the open-source approach, BDBOS has joined the Linux Foundation.

BDBOS's membership and commitment create opportunities to collaborate with the Linux community on new standards and solutions. These are intended to eventually find their way into public IT networks.

Currently, one of the main focuses is on the SONiC network software as an operating system for routers and switches. In conjunction with the P4 programming language, various deployment scenarios on compatible devices are conceivable. This not only offers the opportunity to reduce vendor lock-in—that is, dependence on a single provider with no option to switch—but also creates greater transparency and security through code reviews and analyses.

The BDBOS will contribute its experience as the federal government's network operator and looks forward to collaborating with the Linux Foundation and the SONiC Foundation, as well as all their members.