Microsoft (MSFT) Faces UK Probe Over Business Software Practices
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's (MSFT) business software ecosystem, starting in May. This probe aims to tackle concerns around Microsoft's licensing practices in the cloud. The CMA's prior investigation indicated that Microsoft and Amazon each have a 30-40% share of the infrastructure-as-a-service market, raising questions about market power. Microsoft has stated that it is committed to addressing the issues identified by the CMA and facilitating a level playing field as AI integrates with business tools.
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