American technology companies are gaining an increasingly stronger foothold in Norway
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New analyses show that large American technology companies have gained a highly dominant position in the Norwegian market. This development is causing concern among experts who monitor the digital evolution in the country.
Senior project manager Ellen Strålberg at the Norwegian Board of Technology points out that the lead held by these companies just continues to grow. Many of the digital services that Norwegians use in their everyday lives are now provided by a small number of major players from the USA.
This dominance raises important questions about competition and control over data. When a few companies hold so much power, it can become more difficult for smaller Norwegian businesses to compete in the digital economy.
The Norwegian Board of Technology emphasizes that there is a need for more debate on how Norway should relate to this development. It concerns both national security and ensuring that Norwegian users have good alternatives in the future.
The situation is being closely monitored by the authorities, as technological development is moving faster than many had anticipated. It remains unclear for now which measures might become relevant to balance the market in the years to come.
Sources: digi.no
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