Posted 10/5/2023, 10:38:00 AM
UK Launches Antitrust Investigation into Cloud Computing Market Dominated by Microsoft and Amazon
- UK antitrust regulator launching investigation into cloud computing market
- Probe follows report from media regulator raising concerns about market concentration
- Microsoft and Amazon dominate with 70-80% combined market share
- Regulators worried about high barriers to switching providers for customers
- Particular concerns around Microsoft's software licensing practices
- Investigation aims to determine if anti-competitive practices taking place
- Comes amid increased scrutiny of big tech firms by European regulators