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Alphabet's Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft's Azure Cloud Practices in EU

Sep 25, 2024, 02:25 PM

Alphabet unit Google has filed a formal antitrust complaint with the European Commission against Microsoft, alleging anti-competitive practices in the cloud computing market. Google claims that Microsoft is using its market dominance to lock customers into its Azure cloud platform through unfair licensing practices, thereby stifling competition. This complaint, filed on Wednesday, marks the first time Google has taken such action against Microsoft in the EU. Google argues that these practices hurt the EU economy, limit innovation, and compromise cybersecurity. Google also accuses Microsoft of exploiting its Windows Server operating system to prevent competition.