UK Weighs Antitrust Probe , Into Amazon and Microsoft's , Cloud Services.
UK Weighs Antitrust Probe , Into Amazon and Microsoft's , Cloud Services.
CNN reports that the U.K.'s media and communication
regulator, Ofcom, has expressed "serious concerns'
regarding Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services.
CNN reports that the U.K.'s media and communication
regulator, Ofcom, has expressed "serious concerns'
regarding Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services.
On April 5, Ofcom released a statement saying the cloud
service market could be scrutinized by the Competition
and Markets Authority, Britain's antitrust regulator.
On April 5, Ofcom released a statement saying the cloud
service market could be scrutinized by the Competition
and Markets Authority, Britain's antitrust regulator.
Fergal Farragher, the Ofcom director leading
the investigation, said that some "concerning practices"
had already been uncovered in their probe.
Those "concerning practices" are conducted by
some of the largest tech companies in the world.
High barriers to switching are already
harming competition in what is
a fast-growing market. We think
more in-depth scrutiny is needed,
to make sure it’s working well for
people and businesses who
rely on these services, Fergal Farragher, Ofcom director
leading the investigation, via CNN.
High barriers to switching are already
harming competition in what is
a fast-growing market. We think
more in-depth scrutiny is needed,
to make sure it’s working well for
people and businesses who
rely on these services, Fergal Farragher, Ofcom director
leading the investigation, via CNN.
The news comes after Google Cloud
accused Microsoft of anti-competitive
practices in the cloud computing sector.
CNN reports that Google Cloud Vice President Amit Zavery
said the company had notified antitrust agencies
and urged EU regulators to open an investigation.
CNN reports that Google Cloud Vice President Amit Zavery
said the company had notified antitrust agencies
and urged EU regulators to open an investigation.
According to Zavery, Ofcom’s report “highlights the need for certain players in the U.K. to do more to create a level playing field in the cloud market.”.
Microsoft addressed the news by
ensuring that the company was
cooperating with Ofcom's investigation.
CNN reports that Ofcom has asked for feedback
regarding the proposed investigation and said
that a final decision will be issued by October 5