Breaking the chains: how Microsoft and Google misuse market power and what open source can do
In today’s digital landscape, Microsoft and Google wield immense market power, shaping industry standards and controlling access to core productivity and cloud services. Their dominance raises concerns about fair competition, user privacy, and digital sovereignty. This presentation will explore the tactics these tech giants use to maintain their control—ranging from vendor lock-in and predatory pricing to interoperability roadblocks and strategic acquisitions.
Nextcloud is the major Open source competitor to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace