Australia maps alternatives to US tech as Microsoft, AWS contracts grow
Policymakers are reviewing Australia's dependence on US tech suppliers and considering local and open-source alternatives.
The Australian government is measuring how much the country relies on US tech suppliers. These include Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.
This is part of a new strategic risk review. The assessment is looking at whether Australia could shift to European-style alternatives using local and open-source tools.
No policy direction has been set yet. Government agencies keep signing long-term contracts with the same US cloud giants.
The review looks at supply chain concentration and security risks.
- Microsoft, Amazon Web Services
- US suppliers under review
- European-style local and open-source
- Alternative model
Why it mattersAustralia's digital infrastructure strategy could shift away from US dominance toward local alternatives. This would affect how government and business operate online.
AustraliaIf Australia reduces reliance on US cloud services, Australian tech companies could gain market share and government services might rely less on overseas infrastructure.
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