Congress cautions Microsoft regarding foreign intruders once more — will it have an impact this occasion?

Comprehend? I don’t. The genuine reason is more straightforward: Microsoft did not rise to become the most valuable entity in the world (or the second most, depending on the day) by neglecting potential profits, even if it constitutes merely 1.4% of its overall revenues.

The ‘non-gotcha’ discussion

Smith’s interrogation was rather mild. Representative Bennie Thompson, (D-MS), hinted at this before the interrogation initiated. “This is not a gotcha session,” he reassured Smith.

Once it concluded, not many shifts appeared evident. Microsoft continues to be a focus for Chinese intruders, and the corporation still possesses an office in China. Furthermore, Microsoft persists in obtaining billions from the federal government, notably for cybersecurity services.

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