We often talk about decentralisation as an alternative for Big Tech, but it is more important than just "big" tech.
Take this week's fire in a data center in Almere. Uni Utrecht's access badges did not work any longer.
Utrecht!
Due to a fire in... Almere!!
This is a great example against the "simplicity" of managing ICT in the cloud, todays first choice, motivated primarily by cost considerations.
"Don't build infra yourself, outsource that", the modern manager's mantra.
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