The cloud is not a chemical plant - Bert Hubert's writings
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- European chemical factories are outclassed by cheaper Chinese alternatives, making local production unsustainable.
- Unlike the chemical industry, many basic cloud services from US providers are not cheaper; European providers like Leaseweb and Hetzner often offer lower costs.
- Advanced cloud services from US giants, like distributed databases, are not yet available in Europe, but most cloud services consumed are not that advanced.
- The scale of US cloud providers is massive, similar to competing with IKEA, but European cloud industry still has opportunities to remain relevant.
- Europe can catch up by adopting a cooperative approach rather than cloning US methods, but requires political will and effort.