How Can Small Businesses Reduce Reliance on Big Tech?

Small businesses today face mounting concerns about their dependence on Big Tech platforms. Rising subscription costs, unpredictable policy changes, data privacy concerns, and vendor lock-in create real risks for organizations trying to maintain control over their operations. In 2024, we’ve seen significant price increases across major platforms—Google Workspace raised prices by up to 20%, Microsoft 365 restructured its tiers, and AWS continued its pattern of incremental cost increases that compound over time.