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The largest European cloud operator accounts for just 2% of the EU market.” “Quantum computing is poised to be the next major innovation, but five of the top ten tech companies globally in terms of quantum investment are based in the US and four in China. It’s pure horror reading. In fact, IT is the culprit in the whole drama.
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