Open Circle becomes part of the new ‘Sovereign Digital Switzerland’ network

Zurich, 11 July 2025

Open Circle is a new member of the newly founded network SDS – Sovereign Digital Switzerland. The aim of the initiative is to secure Switzerland’s digital sovereignty in the long term – through collaboration, open standards and innovative solutions from Switzerland.

Open Circle has been committed to an open, transparent and responsible IT landscape in Switzerland for many years. By becoming a member of the SDS network, the company is underlining its commitment to sustainable digitalisation on an equal footing with politics, business and society.

«For companies, digital sovereignty means maintaining control over their data and IT systems. It includes the free choice of providers, the ability to switch and the self-determined decision about who is authorised to access which information. It creates transparency and forms the basis for secure, flexible and robust digital solutions in the long term», explains Mike Burkart, Chief Growth Officer at Open Circle. «This is precisely where our IT solutions come in – and we are delighted to be part of a strong network that supports and lives these values», adds Pascal Mages, Chief Technology Officer at Open Circle AG.

The SDS network brings together stakeholders from business, the public sector, science and civil society. Together, they want to promote key digital technologies, reduce dependencies and strengthen viable alternatives to proprietary solutions. Open Circle contributes its experience in the development and operation of sovereign IT infrastructures.

About Open Circle

Open Circle, based in Zurich, is an ISO-certified Swiss IT solution provider. The company was founded in 2001 and currently employs around 40 people. Open Circle offers a modern working environment for SMEs that attach great importance to digital sovereignty. Open Circle’s customers include asset managers, trustees and other companies with sensitive data. Open Circle solutions can be purchased directly or via selected sales partners.

Further links

https://netzwerksds.ch/