Is Hong Kong following Beijing’s lead and ousting Western tech?
Hong Kong's government and businesses are increasingly replacing Western technology with domestic alternatives, particularly in the public sector. This shift is driven by geopolitical risks and fears of US export controls, leading to a strategic move away from reliance on foreign 'black box' technologies. An example of this transition is the Hong Kong Police Force replacing Microsoft SharePoint with Seeyon software. AI
IMPACT Government adoption of domestic technology over Western platforms could influence future enterprise software choices and data sovereignty discussions.