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  • They aren’t the only ones:

    Canada’s Approach to Cloud Services in the Public Sector Proposed Ban on American Cloud Services

    The Canadian government is considering a ban on American cloud services for public sector use. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance data sovereignty and protect sensitive information from foreign access. The intention is to ensure that Canadian data remains under Canadian control, especially in light of concerns regarding the U.S. CLOUD Act, which allows U.S. authorities to access data stored by American companies, even if that data is located in Canada. Implications of the Ban

    Data Sovereignty: The ban aims to strengthen Canada's data sovereignty by ensuring that sensitive government data is not subject to U.S. laws.
    
    Economic Impact: This decision could impact the relationship between Canadian and American tech companies, potentially limiting options for public sector cloud services.
    
    Infrastructure Development: Canada may need to invest in developing its own cloud infrastructure or partner with non-American companies to meet public sector needs.
    

    Current Status

    As of now, discussions are ongoing, and the government is evaluating the legal, operational, and technical implications of such a ban. The definition of “sovereignty” in this context is still being refined, and the government is considering how to balance security with the need for effective cloud services.









  • FreeBooteR69@lemmy.catoGamesValve's new hardware will NOT be loss leaders
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    Yeah they said they are pricing the Steam Machine at PC market prices, but they do having to contend with reality. There are consoles on the market that are more powerful at a lower price point, it will dampen their sales for sure. I mean most pcgamers probably have more powerful hardware already, what is the incentive? Sure small form factor, but is it worth a premium price to the average pcgamer? Console peasants will turn their noses up at it, so who are they marketing to?

    I can see the Steam Frames selling better due to it being a fully untethered VRPC headset that can play more than just VR games. Not to mention you can stream from a more powerful PC to the frames making the battery last much longer and better gfx fidelity.

    The Steam Controller has to contend with a flooded market of users used to using one type of controller, so a little bit of an uphill battle there too.