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Microsoft accused of creating a monopoly on US government systems through free upgrades

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Microsoft reportedly pledged $150 million in cybersecurity services to the federal government during a 2021 White House summit led by President Joe Biden .

The pledge would see federal agencies gain access to the Microsoft 365 Government G5 security suite, which includes security, compliance and collaboration features.

Microsoft consultants working within the government’s agencies to assist with the implementation of its tools reportedly created a dependency on its services, effectively making it more difficult for the government to switch providers.

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