"The Dutch Cloud Community (DCC) states that local providers were not given sufficient opportunity to compete. This sentiment reflects a broader frustration within the sector regarding the decision-making process."
"Ruud Alaerds describes the situation as a missed opportunity for the Dutch cloud sector, emphasizing that contact with the government stalled in an exploratory phase without concrete follow-up steps."
"Despite the disappointment, the sector remains hopeful for future collaboration, pointing to sufficient capacity and expertise available in the Netherlands to support alternative cloud solutions."
Dutch cloud providers express concern over the government's partnership with the German cloud platform Stackit, claiming insufficient consultation with local companies. The government defends its decision, stating that discussions with industry representatives occurred. While there is a desire to reduce reliance on American cloud services, frustration exists within the sector regarding the process. The Dutch Cloud Community emphasizes missed opportunities for local providers to compete. Despite disappointment, there is optimism for future collaboration, with initiatives underway to create alternatives to major international cloud providers.
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