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Vendor lock-in
Definition
A condition in which earlier technology choices constrain future decisions because systems, data, or services are difficult to move, replace, or integrate.
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Open standards and interoperability can reduce dependence on a single technology provider and preserve future choices for education systems.
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Sources and evidence
- World Bank EdTech Approach — p. 16 — Be Data-Driven: technology and vendor lock-in (direct)
- World Bank EdTech Approach — p. 23 — Roadmap: Open Standards and Architecture for Interoperability (direct)