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Brussels has published formal market investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) targeting Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, a move that opens a 12‑month fact‑finding window into whether the two hyperscalers function as regulated “gatekeepers” for cloud computing services —...

Google’s cloud antitrust complaint against Microsoft has been quietly folded into a much larger regulatory test of the industry: the company has formally withdrawn its EU complaint after Brussels opened a trio of Digital Markets Act (DMA) market investigations into cloud computing services...

The European Commission has opened three coordinated market investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), putting Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure squarely into Brussels’ regulatory crosshairs and testing whether the DMA — originally framed for consumer-facing platforms — can be...

The European Commission has opened three market investigations focused on the cloud: separate, company‑specific probes into Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, plus a horizontal review to assess whether the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is fit for purpose in the face of cloud‑specific...

The European Commission has launched a set of high‑stakes market investigations that put Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure squarely under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) microscope, testing whether the two hyperscalers should be regulated as DMA “gatekeepers” for cloud computing and...

The European Commission has opened a trio of market investigations into the cloud businesses run by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure — a move that explicitly tests whether hyperscale cloud platforms should be treated as “gatekeepers” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and whether...

The European Commission has launched an unprecedented set of market investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that put Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure squarely in Brussels’ regulatory crosshairs — a move that could redraw the rules for cloud competition, interoperability...

In a decisive escalation of EU tech regulation, the European Commission has opened market investigations into Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), seeking to determine whether their cloud offerings function as “gatekeeper” services and whether the...

The European Commission has opened formal market scrutiny into whether Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure should be treated as regulated “gatekeepers” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), raising the prospect that the two dominant hyperscalers could face new interoperability...

The European Commission has opened three formal market investigations into Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), signaling that Brussels is prepared to consider applying the DMA’s toughest obligations to large cloud providers — a move that could...

The European Commission has opened formal market investigations into Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), signalling a possible expansion of EU gatekeeper obligations into cloud infrastructure and setting the stage for a year-long regulatory review of...

Nextcloud’s decision to withdraw its complaint to the European Commission alleging that Microsoft unfairly bundles OneDrive with Windows closes one chapter in a long-running European battle over platform bundling — but it does not end the fight over whether Big Tech can use dominant operating...

For more than two decades, the web browser market has been marked by fierce competition, regulatory scrutiny, and recurring debates over fair play—ultimately shaping how billions interact with the internet. The latest development in this long-running saga is the recent complaint filed by Opera...

Microsoft's ongoing efforts to address antitrust concerns in Europe have encountered significant challenges, particularly in its dealings with the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE). Despite initial agreements aimed at fostering fair competition, recent developments...

Italy’s summer transfer window continues to make headlines with AC Milan’s latest acquisition: the signing of Italy midfielder Samuele Ricci from Torino. In a move that underscores Milan’s intent to rebuild and reinforce their midfield after a turbulent season, Ricci’s transfer promises both...

Microsoft’s ongoing struggle with European Union antitrust regulators has once again cast a spotlight on the intersection of Big Tech dominance, regulatory power, and the evolving dynamics of business productivity software. At the heart of this latest clash is Microsoft Teams, the ubiquitous...

The recent failure of Microsoft to deliver a special version of Azure for European Union (EU) cloud providers has brought its ongoing conflict with the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) back into sharp focus. More than just a missed deadline, this episode underscores the...

Here's a summary of the news article: Microsoft’s decision to unbundle Teams from Office in Europe is a strategic move that may help the company avoid another large fine from the European Union. This action responds to complaints from competitors like Slack (owned by Salesforce) and Alfaview...

In the latest chapter of Microsoft's ongoing legal and regulatory saga, the software giant now faces a multibillion-pound lawsuit in the United Kingdom, with claims that could reshape the market for software licenses across Europe. This case, led by the law firm Stewarts, directly targets...