All across Europe, from Finland to Portugal, Ireland to Greece, governments rely on Microsoft software. As their digital systems grow in size and importance, countries are becoming increasingly dependent on this single American corporation. But what consequences does this “lock-in” have? What risks does it pose for the security of European data?
Europe Is Living Under Microsoft’s Digital Killswitch
Már Másson Maack, The Next Web
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