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European Commission Warns Dutch Small and Medium Enterprises Are Falling Behind in Advanced Digital Adoption

A comprehensive regulatory report flagged a concerning lack of strategic technological integration among smaller Dutch businesses, urging the government to improve corporate support systems to ensure the domestic economy maintains its competitive edge in a rapidly digitizing global market.
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