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 restrict any dominance in cloud services. The Commission argues that Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure have sufficient market power to influence competition. If the gatekeeper status is confirmed, the two firms will have to obey new transparency and fairness rules. The proposal is part of the EU's broader effort to oversee large digital platforms.

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