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Prepare your business ecosystem now

There’s no question that regulators are clamping down on Chinese technology. In fact, one can expect
device origin to only grow in importance as the West adopts more protectionist microchip policies (CHIPS
and Science Act) and stricter device production rules (Cyber Trust Mark).

This should sound alarm bells for businesses. Overnight bans can translate into overnight bottlenecks if
the technology behind your day-to-day operations is suddenly curtailed. The best course of action right
now is to evaluate your IoT ecosystem, identify the origins of your software and hardware, and get ahead
of any policies that could impact your business.

And, in any case, your information is worth protecting. Chinese devices have a bad reputation for a
reason. Despite higher prices, European and American devices often make up for it with data guarantees,
tighter controls, and longer lifecycles.

Whatever happens next, staying informed and adaptable is crucial for navigating the changing landscape
of global technology governance.

About the Author

Carsten Rhod Gregersen is an IoT expert with more than two decades in
software and innovation. Carsten is the CEO and founder of Nabto, the
platform providing peer-to-peer communications for connected devices. His
areas of expertise span critical domains such as security, cybersecurity,
technology regulation, and the impact of IoT. With a proven track record,
Carsten lends his strategic insights and operational expertise to various
small and medium-sized businesses, serving on multiple boards of
directors. In addition, Carsten is a regular contributor to leading media
outlets including TechRadar, The New Statesman, Embedded, InfoSecurity
Magazine, and many others.

Carsten can be reached online at LinkedIn and his company website
https://www.nabto.com/

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