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The UK's CMA will investigate Microsoft’s software licensing practices and cloud services amid competition concerns, focusing on AI-driven innovation and interoperability alongside Amazon.
The UK watchdog launched a probe into Microsoft's dominant role in business software, following prior cloud services scrutiny involving both Microsoft and Amazon. Both firms have pledged cooperation …
The UK CMA renews its probe into Microsoft's cloud software licensing, targeting unfair fees. Both Microsoft and Amazon are reducing fees and improving interoperability, responding to antitrust conce…
The UK regulator is investigating Microsoft's role in business software and both Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have offered commitments amid concerns regarding cloud services competition.
Britain's competition regulator plans a new investigation into Microsoft’s business software and cloud licensing, following concerns over its dominance alongside Amazon, potentially leading to regula…
Microsoft shares drop below $400 amid concerns over a potential $50 billion OpenAI cloud deal with Amazon, threatening Azure’s AI business and increasing margin pressure from rising AI infrastructure…
Scaleway plans significant European expansion to compete with U.S. cloud giants Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, amid EU efforts to reduce reliance on foreign hyperscalers.
Microsoft considers legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over a $50 billion AI cloud exclusivity dispute involving OpenAI’s Frontier product, risking Azure's dominant role and cloud market share.
Microsoft considers legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over potential breach of its exclusive Azure cloud partnership regarding OpenAI's new Frontier product.
Microsoft considers legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over a $50B deal that may breach its exclusive AI cloud partnership, risking disruption to OpenAI's IPO and escalating competition in cloud-…
Microsoft considers legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over a $50 billion deal potentially breaching its exclusive cloud partnership with OpenAI, threatening Azure's market position.
Microsoft and Meta each commit nearly $50 billion more to AI data center leases, signaling aggressive expansion in cloud infrastructure amid growing industry competition and evolving AI demands.
Microsoft reported strong Q2 fiscal 2026 with record cloud revenue growth and AI product expansion but faces risks from rising capital expenditures and supply constraints, prompting a cautious hold r…
The FTC is intensifying its investigation into Microsoft over restrictive licensing and bundling practices, with scrutiny also in the UK on overcharging. Despite this, Microsoft’s Azure growth remain…
ACS was chosen to build a $10 billion data center campus in Indiana supporting Meta's core business with 1 GW capacity, signaling strong infrastructure expansion.
Microsoft shares dropped 10% post-earnings amid volatility, but strong cloud growth and AI investments suggest a positive outlook.
Microsoft expanded its sovereign cloud partnership with Capgemini to enhance data security and AI-driven compliance for regulated sectors, amid growing European competition including Amazon's similar…
Alphabet plans to double AI-related capital spending to $185 billion amid strong ad and cloud revenue growth, reflecting confidence in AI leadership despite elevated costs and cautious investor senti…
AI startup Perplexity inks $750 million, three-year Azure deal with Microsoft to run advanced AI models, enhancing cloud usage amid competition with Amazon.
Microsoft launched the Maia 200 AI accelerator chip, improving inference efficiency by 30%, reducing costs and energy usage ahead of its Q2 earnings report, positioning the company for stronger profi…