Guides

Guides & explainers

In-depth guides on migration, digital sovereignty and choosing European software.

12. Juli 2026

Switching from Google Analytics to Matomo: step by step

A practical guide for switching from Google Analytics to Matomo – from the decision and setup through to cookieless measurement.

12. Juli 2026

What does digital sovereignty mean?

Digital sovereignty is more than a buzzword. We explain what it is about, why it matters for companies and public authorities, and how software selection contributes to it.

12. Juli 2026

EU hosting vs. US hosting: what is the difference?

Where your data is stored has legal and practical consequences. We compare EU and US hosting and show what really matters when choosing.

12. Juli 2026

Replacing US software: the practical guide to a European software stack

An actionable roadmap for switching step by step from US tools to European alternatives – with a priority matrix, selection criteria and concrete recommendations for every software category.

12. Juli 2026

Choosing GDPR-compliant software: the practical guide with checklist

What to look for when choosing privacy-friendly software – with a seven-point checklist, the key GDPR terms, DPA, third-country transfer and concrete pointers per tool category.

12. Juli 2026

Making email sovereign: from Gmail & Microsoft 365 to European providers

How to make your email sovereign – with European providers, your own domain and a smooth migration. Provider comparison, encryption, DNS/MX switch and data protection for companies.

12. Juli 2026

eIDAS signature levels explained: SES, AES and QES compared

The three electronic signature levels under eIDAS explained clearly: simple (SES), advanced (AES) and qualified signature (QES) – with legal validity, a decision guide, QTSP and European providers.