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Microsoft’s latest moves to decouple Teams from its flagship productivity suites mark a watershed moment in how dominant software vendors respond to regulatory pressure — and could redraw the economic map for collaboration tools, enterprise procurement, and platform integration worldwide. The...

A federal judge has stopped short of the dramatic corporate breakup many in Washington and Silicon Valley predicted, ruling that Google will not be forced to sell its Chrome browser or divest Android as part of remedies in the government’s landmark search antitrust case—but the decision still...

Microsoft’s new federal bargain is one of those rare deals that looks simple on paper and seismic in practice: deep, governmentwide discounts on Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, security tooling and — critically — up to 12 months of Microsoft 365 Copilot for qualifying G5 agency customers...

Alibaba’s Cloud Intelligence business is no longer an experimental bet — it is the engine powering the company’s reacceleration, but sustaining that advantage will demand flawless execution across infrastructure, monetization and geopolitics. Background Alibaba reported that its Cloud...

Microsoft’s cloud computing practices have landed squarely in the regulatory and industry spotlight, following the release of a provocative, Google-funded report that accuses the Redmond giant of using its unrivaled dominance in “must-have” software, like Windows Server, to skew the evolution of...

The U.S. federal court’s gavel echoed across Silicon Valley and swirled around conference rooms worldwide, signaling something almost unfathomable: someone told Google “no.” After decades of digital dominance and a billboard-sized presence in online advertising, the search giant finds itself at...

Microsoft finds itself once again under regulatory scrutiny as antitrust bombs are being tossed over its business practices—a familiar refrain for the tech giant that once faced heavy legal fire during the late 1990s antitrust drama. The latest concerns center on two key areas: the bundling of...

Ah, the cloud—a space where Microsoft has long basked in dominance feels like sunlight for its Azure business. But as 2025 kicks off, those sunny skies seem a bit overcast. Microsoft, ever a titan in the tech world, is grappling with challenges that have left its investors scratching their...

It seems Microsoft is once again under the antitrust microscope—this time, specifically concerning its practices in the United Kingdom’s burgeoning cloud market. If you've been following regulatory sagas involving Big Tech, this development from the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...

In a move that has sent ripples across the tech industry, Google has reportedly approached regulatory bodies, specifically the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging them to block Microsoft’s exclusive cloud hosting deal with OpenAI. This deal, which the tech giant has secured for its popular...

In a development that could send ripples through the tech industry, Microsoft has found itself on the defensive against a lawsuit primarily targeting its cloud services pricing practices. Filed in the UK, the lawsuit accuses the technology giant of imposing unfair pricing on customers utilizing...

Just when you thought cloud computing was as harmless as a fluffy white cumulus cloud, news breaks that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking a closer look at Microsoft and its cloud practices. This investigation has the potential to reshape the landscape of cloud services...

In a significant legal development, Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in the United Kingdom that may shake up the cloud computing landscape. The lawsuit, spearheaded by competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi, alleges that Microsoft has set higher licensing fees for businesses utilizing its Windows...

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), renowned for its staunch stance on regulating dominant market players, is reportedly gearing up to announce a range of "behavioral" remedies targeting the cloud infrastructure sector. The tech community is abuzz with speculation that these...

In a significant move that could reshape the cloud computing landscape, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is gearing up to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business for potential anti-competitive practices. This investigation falls within a broader context of scrutiny aimed at major tech...

The hearings will focus on competition in digital markets, anti-competitive conduct of “dominant firms,” and whether current laws and enforcement policies are adequate. Continue reading...

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I had the chance this weekend to personally walk through the garage before the race and see the use of Microsoft technologies helping speed up and improve the pre-race inspection of the cars. In addition, the use of new race management techniques built on Azure and Windows was truly inspiring...

On the next Xbox Microsoft should call it Xbox PC and include a 1.0TB ssd's in it. They should also give the customer a choice on the cpu, ram and video card inside it. It should run all gaming platforms on it and kill off the low-end game console. It should be marketed as a small living room...

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