Microsoft has always had a tick-tock release schedule where they alternate between sucking and releasing liked OS-es. 98 meh, 98SE yeah. ME no, 2000 yay! you can argue about XP but Vista was a No, then 7 was loved, until 8 we don’t talk about 8, then came 10… etc.

The true matter is somewhat nuanced. The company managing it, Logius, is government owned, however they’re using services, hosting and such, from this Solvinity that’s about to be acquired.