The Microsoft Dilemma
Originally released in 2018. The Microsoft Dilemma is a documentary film. directed by Arpad Bondy. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Microsoft is generally considered the dinosaur of the digital age. However, the US Corporation is more powerful today than ever before. The power of its monopoly is nowhere more apparent than in Europe: from Finland to Portugal, from Ireland to Greece, the information technology of every state administration and its institutions (military, police, fiscal authorities etc.) is based on Microsoft programmes. Since digital systems are constantly expanding and increasing in importance, countries are becoming more and more dependent on this single company. This dependence causes continually rising costs and prevents technical progress in state authorities. It systematically undermines European procurement and competition laws, it leads inevitably to the company having an overwhelming political influence, while it exposes state IT systems along with citizens’ data to a high technical and political security risk. Is Europe’s digital sovereignty at stake?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Microsoft Dilemma about?
Microsoft is generally considered the dinosaur of the digital age. However, the US Corporation is more powerful today than ever before. The power of its monopoly is nowhere more apparent than in Eu...
Who directed The Microsoft Dilemma?
The Microsoft Dilemma was directed by Arpad Bondy.
How long is The Microsoft Dilemma?
The Microsoft Dilemma has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was The Microsoft Dilemma released?
The Microsoft Dilemma was released on February 19, 2018 in theaters.