The European Commission is investigating the cloud computing services of Amazon and Microsoft for their potential role as access controllers…
The European Commission has launched investigations into the cloud computing services of Amazon
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and Microsoft
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authorized by the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to limit the power of large tech companies and ensure fair competition conditions for smaller competitors.
It stated that it has opened two investigations to determine whether the companies should be designated as "gatekeepers" for their cloud services Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, as well as a third investigation to determine whether the DMA can effectively combat anticompetitive practices in the cloud computing sector.
It indicated that it aims to conclude the investigations within 12 months.
A Microsoft spokesperson stated that the company was ready to contribute to the investigation.
