European Commission lines up Amazon and Microsoft for cloud gatekeeper status
The European Commission has preliminarily designated Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act. This classification would impose strict interoperability and data access requirements on the cloud providers to prevent market dominance.
Why it matters
This regulatory move represents a significant escalation in the EU's efforts to curb the power of major tech platforms and ensure fair competition in cloud computing.
Preliminary position calls for designation under the Digital Markets Act
The report provides a balanced view of the Commission's regulatory stance and the companies' responses.
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