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Platform Dependency

Risks of reliance on third-party technology platforms

8 items 6 Articles 2 Laws
From ARPANET to Amazon: How We Broke the Internet's Original Promise
Article

From ARPANET to Amazon: How We Broke the Internet's Original Promise

Dec 25, 2025 3 min read

The internet was built to survive nuclear war. We've since made it vulnerable to fishing trawlers and policy changes in Washington. The same architecture designed for resilience has been recentralized - and Russia is already testing our cables.

Take Control: How You Can Protect Your Digital Life and Help Norway Stay Sovereign
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Take Control: How You Can Protect Your Digital Life and Help Norway Stay Sovereign

Dec 12, 2025 10 min read

You have the power to protect yourself from being locked out of your own computer. Small steps toward open standards create personal insurance and national sovereignty.

You, the Developer, Hold the Keys to National Sovereignty
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You, the Developer, Hold the Keys to National Sovereignty

Dec 10, 2025 7 min read

Why your technical decisions matter for your country's independence - and what you can do about it

From Hyperscaler to Local: Why Norwegian Organizations Are Rethinking Cloud Strategy
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From Hyperscaler to Local: Why Norwegian Organizations Are Rethinking Cloud Strategy

Dec 8, 2025 7 min read

The geopatriation trend - moving from US hyperscalers to local cloud providers for sovereignty, security, and control.

Cloud Vendor Lock-in: The Hidden Cost of Developer Convenience
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Cloud Vendor Lock-in: The Hidden Cost of Developer Convenience

Dec 6, 2025 5 min read

How quick decisions to use proprietary cloud services create long-term migration debt and what organizations can do about it

Norway's Digitalisation Minister: All Organizations Need a Cloud Exit Strategy
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Norway's Digitalisation Minister: All Organizations Need a Cloud Exit Strategy

Dec 1, 2025 3 min read

Minister Karianne Tung urges Norwegian organizations to prepare contingency plans for US cloud providers

Law

DMA

Digital Markets Act (2022)

EU regulation imposing obligations on designated 'gatekeeper' platforms to ensure fair competition and contestability.

Law

DSA

Digital Services Act (2022)

EU regulation establishing platform liability rules and transparency requirements for online intermediaries and marketplaces.