● 06.23.08

●● Quick Mention: Microsoft’s Newham-type Scam in the Middle East and North Africa

Posted in Africa, Asia, Microsoft at 6:29 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz

Whenever you come across the phrase “Memorandum of Understanding”, step back. It’s akin to a non-compete clause/agreement where Microsoft signs deal to isolate its partners from competitors. Here is a new example

Microsoft Signs MoU with Arab Business Angels Network to Promote Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa Region

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Furthering its commitment to foster economic growth in the region, Microsoft… today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arab Business Angels Network (ABAN) spanning the Middle East and North Africa region.

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The partnership with ABAN is in line with Microsoft’s Unlimited Potential…

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For context see:

Urgent Need for Transparency in Procurement, Standards-Setting ProcessFunny Microsoft Business in UK Public Sector Just Got FunnierMicrosoft Dealt Another Big Blow in Europe (UK), Pawns Exposed FurtherWorse Than a Licence to Kill: Licence to Practise MathematicsRichard Steel’s and Microsoft Ballnux Franchise (Updated)FUD Watch: Use of the “Anti-Microsoft” Label to Spur Vista UptakeNumber One Lobbyist Gets Tax Breaks, Government Deals, Innocent ChildrenQuick Mention: Microsoft Intersection with the United States Government

Someone should intervene in such situation for the same reason that — without intervention — a chokehold is created. Suffocation of taxpayers’ money is the worst one can do, never mind radical limitation of choice. █

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