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Google submits EU complaint against Microsoft regarding cloud services

Google has filed a complaint with the EU against Microsoft, alleging "anticompetitive" licensing practices that pressure customers into using its cloud service. Google Cloud's vice president emphasized that regulatory action is essential to break Microsoft's vendor lock-in and promote fair competition.

AFP TECH
Published September 25,2024
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Google announced Wednesday it has filed an EU complaint against Microsoft, accusing its rival of "anticompetitive" licensing practices to force customers to use its cloud service.

"We believe this regulatory action is the only way to end Microsoft vendor lock-in and for customers to have a choice and create a level-playing field for competitors," Google Cloud vice president Amit Zavery said at a news conference.