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The UK Competition and Markets Authority will investigate Microsoft in May for potential antitrust issues around software licensing and AI integration, while also monitoring cloud competition involvi…
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 regulator launches a probe into Microsoft's business software dominance amid cloud services scrutiny, with both Microsoft and Amazon offering remedies to address concerns.
Microsoft pauses hiring in select Azure cloud and sales teams to manage costs while focusing on AI and engineering growth ahead of its fiscal year-end June 30.
Analysts warn Microsoft risks losing AI edge as reliance on Anthropic's models grows, costing $500M annually and empowering competitors to offer direct Anthropic access.
Amazon faced website and app outages causing user disruptions on Thursday afternoon; AWS plans to end Copilot CLI support in mid-2026.
Amazon plans a $12 billion investment in Louisiana data centers to boost AI, cloud computing, and local job growth with added infrastructure spending and community STEM support.
European Commission charges Microsoft for illegal bundling; Microsoft expands enterprise automation and partners with EY in Saudi Arabia to boost regional consulting services.
Meta Platforms announced a $10 billion investment in a new data center in Lebanon, Indiana, creating over 4,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent positions, signaling strong growth and infrastructu…
Amazon's upcoming Q4 earnings hinge on AWS surpassing 23% growth to confirm AI-driven momentum. Successful results could boost shares, while a miss may stall gains amid rising costs.
Amazon Web Services partners with Gaxos.AI to develop a real-time AI sales coaching platform, boosting AWS's AI presence and providing growth opportunities for Amazon in advanced enterprise AI soluti…
Amazon announced cutting 16,000 jobs in its second major layoff round this year, focusing on corporate roles to restructure and expand AI adoption.
Amazon plans to cut around 14,000 jobs across multiple divisions, leveraging AI to reduce its workforce, with layoffs starting as soon as next week.
Amazon's diversified revenue streams and AI integration bolster growth prospects despite margin pressures from heavy AI investments and debt. Competition from Walmart, Microsoft Azure, and Google Clo…
Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest up to $10 billion in OpenAI, though discussions remain fluid, signaling possible strategic moves in AI technology.
Google Cloud and Vodacom Group announce a multi-year strategic partnership to enhance AI development across Africa, signaling growth opportunities for Google in emerging markets.
Google Cloud announces general availability of Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5 on Vertex AI, signaling enhanced AI capabilities and competitiveness in cloud services.
Microsoft announces a $10 billion AI-focused data center project in Portugal, strengthening its cloud infrastructure and positioning Europe for a generative AI surge.
Amazon plans to lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees, representing around 10% of its corporate workforce. The cuts stem from AI-driven efficiency improvements and cost-saving efforts after heavy …