diff --git a/content/blog/2021-07-the-local-germany-disaster-warning-system/index.md b/content/blog/2021-07-the-local-germany-disaster-warning-system/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e7dd56e --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/2021-07-the-local-germany-disaster-warning-system/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +title: "Germany knew its disaster warning system wasn't good enough – why wasn't it improved?" +date: 2021-07-30 +categories: + - english + - article +tags: + - CellBroadcast +summary: In the scope of my work with the FSFE regarding Cell Broadcast, I have been interviewed by The Local about the disaster warning system in Germany and whether a more open and resilient system could have prevented some damage during the Ahrtal floods in July 2021. The article discusses the known deficiencies of the existing system and explores why improvements were not made in time. +headerimage: + src: red-phone.jpg + processes: + - fill 1000x440 center webp +article: + name: The Local + href: https://www.thelocal.de/20210730/germany-knew-its-disaster-warning-system-wasnt-good-enough-why-wasnt-it-improved-2/ +--- + +In the scope of my work with the FSFE regarding Cell Broadcast, I have been interviewed by The Local about the disaster warning system in Germany and whether a more open and resilient system could have prevented some damage during the Ahrtal floods in July 2021. The article discusses the known deficiencies of the existing system and explores why improvements were not made in time. + +> Max Mehl of the association, Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), analysed Germany’s warning system along with experts in civil protection and mobile networking after the "Warntag" flop. +> +> They wanted to figure out why the apps failed, and what a more "resilient and open system" can look like. +> +> "Most prominently we found that the system architecture was not appropriate for the actual task,” he told The Local. "The warning day last year was quite realistic in this regard: a number of authorities issue warnings to parts of the population. However, everything goes via a central system and that was overloaded." +> +> Mehl said this caused the breakdown in issuing alerts through the app on the ‘warning day’. + +The article can be read in full on The Local's website, see above. It's behind a paywall, but you may find it on archive pages, e.g. [this one](https://archive.ph/Rcvm5). diff --git a/content/blog/2021-07-the-local-germany-disaster-warning-system/red-phone.jpg b/content/blog/2021-07-the-local-germany-disaster-warning-system/red-phone.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a835a86 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/blog/2021-07-the-local-germany-disaster-warning-system/red-phone.jpg differ diff --git a/content/blog/2024-09-dbsystel-open-source-strategic-collaboration/index.md b/content/blog/2024-09-dbsystel-open-source-strategic-collaboration/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3996f72 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/2024-09-dbsystel-open-source-strategic-collaboration/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +--- +title: "Why DB Systel relies on Open Source for strategic collaboration" +date: 2024-09-01 +categories: + - english + - article +tags: + - OSPO + - Community + - OpenRail +summary: In this article, I explain why DB Systel relies on Open Source for strategic collaboration and how we approach Open Source at Deutsche Bahn. An essential tool for that is the OpenRail Association, a neutral platform for the railway industry to share and collaborate on Open Source software. The article also highlights the importance of community involvement and how DB Systel fosters a culture of openness and collaboration within the company. +headerimage: + src: systel-header.jpg +article: + name: DB Systel + href: https://www.dbsystel.de/dbsystel-en/Digital-Stories-en/why-dbsystel-relies-on-opensource-13072158 +--- + +In this article, I explain why DB Systel relies on Open Source for strategic collaboration and how we approach Open Source at Deutsche Bahn. An essential tool for that is the OpenRail Association, a neutral platform for the railway industry to share and collaborate on Open Source software. The article also highlights the importance of community involvement and how DB Systel fosters a culture of openness and collaboration within the company. + +> Open Source software has become a must for any modern company. Anyone who operates a website, offers an app or even just uses servers is most likely using software components under Open Source licences. Many years ago, therefore, DB Systel decided to professionalise its use of Open Source. + +You can read the full article on DB Systel's website, see above. diff --git a/content/blog/2024-09-dbsystel-open-source-strategic-collaboration/systel-header.jpg b/content/blog/2024-09-dbsystel-open-source-strategic-collaboration/systel-header.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba4cc60 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/blog/2024-09-dbsystel-open-source-strategic-collaboration/systel-header.jpg differ