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Geopolitical risks increasingly impact IT strategy, urging vendor diversification

Businesses must increasingly consider geopolitical risks when making IT procurement decisions, as government actions like export restrictions and data flow regulations can impact technology availability. Kevin Dominik Korte advises that diversification of dependencies, not just vendor names, is crucial for maintaining operational choices amidst changing international politics. This approach involves identifying critical dependencies and developing funded alternatives to mitigate the impact of potential supplier unavailability due to government decisions. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing need for businesses to consider geopolitical factors in AI and technology procurement to ensure operational continuity.

RANK_REASON Article discusses geopolitical risks and IT strategy, offering advice rather than reporting a specific event.

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Geopolitical risks increasingly impact IT strategy, urging vendor diversification

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Kevin Korte, Forbes Councils Member ·

    The Increasing Political Risk In IT Strategy

    Technical roadmaps can depend on licensing decisions and diplomatic negotiations.