{"id":9138,"date":"2026-10-16T11:08:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tebicom.ch\/?post_type=actualite&p=9138"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:29:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:29:36","slug":"souverainete-numerique-des-communes-au-dela-de-la-technologie-un-veritable-enjeu-de-gouvernance","status":"publish","type":"actualite","link":"https:\/\/tebicom.ch\/en\/actualites\/souverainete-numerique-des-communes-au-dela-de-la-technologie-un-veritable-enjeu-de-gouvernance\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Bulletin des Communes Romandes: digital sovereignty at the heart of communal issues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Digital transformation is now a reality for municipalities. Data management, cybersecurity, collaborative tools, hosting infrastructure, and regulatory compliance: the challenges are numerous and require informed strategic choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the latest issue of Bulletin of the Romandies Communes<\/em>, Christian Bosson, Head of Solutions at tebicom, shares his perspective on the digital sovereignty challenges facing public authorities and the paths to be considered to effectively address them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

An issue that goes beyond technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Digital sovereignty is often discussed in terms of data localization or the choice of infrastructure. However, it is not limited to technical considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For municipalities, it is primarily about maintaining control over their data, tools and processes. This involves clear governance, adapted procedures and a coherent digital strategy to ensure security, continuity of services and the trust of citizens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The cloud: a strategic choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cloud solutions have become indispensable to accompany the modernization of administrations. They offer flexibility, scalability, and simplified access to digital services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real challenge is to determine which approach best meets the needs of the municipality: public cloud, private cloud, or a hybrid model. Each organization must evaluate its security, compliance, and data management priorities to find the right balance between performance and risk control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Microsoft 365 at the service of administrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Collaborative platforms like Microsoft 365 play a central role in the daily functioning of communities today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond office tools, they enable enhanced collaboration, document management, and security of work environments. When used within a well-defined framework and accompanied by good practices, they contribute to improving operational efficiency while meeting data protection requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cybersecurity, a shared responsibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cyberattacks targeting public organizations are increasing, reminding us of the importance of a proactive approach to security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The protection of a community relies as much on technology as on behavior. Awareness-raising of users, access management, regular backups, continuous monitoring, and incident response plans are today the pillars of an effective cybersecurity strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The importance of accompaniment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Not all municipalities have a significant in-house IT team. In this context, the support of specialized partners allows for the necessary expertise to secure infrastructures, ensure their evolution, and anticipate new threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managed services thus provide administrations with valuable support to meet today\u2019s digital challenges while focusing on their missions in the service of citizens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Building digital sovereignty in everyday life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As Christian Bosson points out in his interview, digital sovereignty does not depend solely on the technologies chosen. It is also built through the organization, processes, and good practices adopted on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For municipalities, the challenge is therefore to develop a comprehensive vision of the digital world, capable of reconciling innovation, security and data control in order to prepare for the future with serenity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udc49 Find the full interview: here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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