Latest News About European Commission Tags Microsoft and Amazon Cloud Divisions

The European Commission stated recently it will treat the cloud divisions of Amazon and Microsoft as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act. The move follows a proposal to curb any dominance in cloud services. The Commission argues that Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure have considerable market power to affect competition. If the gatekeeper status is confirmed, the two firms will have to comply with new transparency and fairness rules. The proposal is part of the EU's broader effort to oversee large digital platforms.

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