Glossary

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a standardized link between two software systems that enables the exchange of data and functions.

Digital sovereignty describes the ability of people, organizations and states to independently control their digital activities.

The European Union Public Licence (EUPL) is an open source software license developed by the European Commission.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a groundbreaking European law that ensures the protection of personal data within the EU.

On-premise hosting means that software and data are stored on an organization's own servers, rather than on external servers as in cloud solutions.

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model that simplifies the provision and administration of applications.

Proprietary software describes programs whose source code is not publicly available and is completely under the control of the manufacturer.

A provider is a company or organization that provides services or products to end users.

Public procurement law regulates the conditions and procedures under which public authorities award contracts to private companies.

Rust is a low-level programming language that features exceptional security, high speed, and dependability.

SaaS (Software as a Service) is a model for providing software over the internet.

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is an open technology that makes it possible to create real-time communication applications directly in the browser, without additional plugins or downloads.