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Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication FOITT
News
Latest special coin issue: Swissmint honours 125 years of the Aero Club of Switzerland
On 22 October 2026, Swissmint will launch the “125 years of the Aero Club of Switzerland” 20-franc silver coin. It is the second coin in the three-part “Swiss Aviation” series and commemorates the anniversary of the Aero Club of Switzerland (AeCS).
Latest special coin issue: Swissmint continues its seasons series with the “Winter” silver coin
Swissmint is continuing its four-part “Four seasons” silver coin series with the “Four seasons – Winter” special coin. Following the launch of the “Summer” special coin in June 2026, the second silver coin in the series will be released on 22 October 2026, showcasing the cold season.
Swiss Government Cloud: tender procedure launched
The Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication (FOITT) published the invitation to tender for the Swiss Government Cloud (SGC) on the SIMAP procurement platform on 20 October 2026. The Federal Administration's current cloud infrastructure is reaching its limits and can no longer meet the demands of digitalisation. The new cloud infrastructure is intended to form a basis for the digital transformation of the administration and combine innovative cloud services with high security standards.