Release

OpenKAT 1.22 (Deanna): Faster work, quieter systems

We are proud of the release of OpenKAT 1.22 “Deanna”. This version is named after Deana, the mother of our mascot Keiko. She recently passed away. We honor her with this name and at the same time this release symbolizes a solid, reliable foundation. This release is all about one thing: performance. OpenKAT has been heavily optimized in many places. You will notice this immediately: Everything feels faster Systems are less burdened Analyzes run more efficiently and smoothly In other words, OpenKAT does the same job, but smarter and lighter. Just works better In addition to the technical improvements, daily use was also taken into account:

Opinion: Keep DigiD out of American hands while you still can

“Digital autonomy must be the starting point for the government,” the government states in the coalition agreement. A sensible course. With the recent deal with a European cloud provider, the government is taking a step in the right direction, after years of putting all data and processes in the American cloud without hesitation. However, now that Solvinity, the supplier behind the infrastructure on which DigiD and the Message Box run, is sold to investors from the United States, we are once again making our country more dependent on the American government. The Netherlands can easily put geopolitical pressure on this, for example with the threat to suspend services. The sale must therefore be stopped, argue Pieter Omtzigt, Reijer Passchier, Jesse Six Dijkstra, Ferd Grapperhaus, Marleen Stikker and Brenno de Winter.

OpenKAT 1.21 (calico cat): A new base under the LibreKAT Foundation

We are proud to announce release 1.21 of OpenKAT. This version marks a special moment: it is the first release after the transition from OpenKAT to the LibreKAT Foundation. Release 1.21 is all about stability, continuity and future-proofing. In this version, the underlying software components have been updated to the most recent stable versions. In addition, work has been done on a new technical basis that structurally supports further development. This has created a solid foundation for the sustainable development of OpenKAT within the new governance structure.