Microsoft has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s investigation into its cloud licensing practices by accusing Amazon and Google of confusing the situation. The CMA’s working paper raised concerns about Microsoft’s tactics, suggesting they could harm competition in the UK cloud infrastructure services market. Both Microsoft and Google have submitted responses to the interim findings, with Google calling for action to address the issues. In contrast, Microsoft refutes the claims that its licensing practices significantly raise costs for rivals like Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform. The company argues that AWS and GCP have the financial resources to compete effectively in the market. Microsoft also criticizes AWS for alleging that its licensing practices distort competition, suggesting that the CMA should dismiss these concerns.
Microsoft Accuses Google and AWS of ‘Muddying’ Anti-Trust Debate in CMA Cloud Licensing
