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> Why can’t a company in the EU make a secure video/voice chat app? What makes you think they can't? Microsoft's corporate edge isn't merely the product, it's
by pyrale 8mo ago
> Why can’t a company in the EU make a secure video/voice chat app?
What makes you think they can't?
Microsoft's corporate edge isn't merely the product, it's also an army of sales, entrenched corporate markets/clients, lock-in, etc.
You could have a better version of their product and still get eaten alive.
- m4rtink 8mo agoAnd don't forget Copilot! ;-)
- repelsteeltje 8mo agoIn the Netherlands, a lot of government systems aren't procured from the Microsofts of this world. There are a lot of middle men (consultancy agencies) involved that over the years have helped build a strong ecosystem with lots of expertise around Microsoft and related suppliers. So indeed, it's not like you can just replace a software product (or service) by some EU or open alternative. And there are huge vested interests.
- kuerbel 8mo agoSame in Germany. I think in any European country.