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by Delphiza 407 days ago
The inclusion of SAP, as a German company, was intentional. Lock-in is not just American, and these days it is extremely difficult to have independence from large tech companies. It is not impossible, but requires significant government investment, and a desire for businesses to move. I don't see European businesses moving away from Microsoft and Google email services in big enough numbers to create a sustainable market for alternatives.