FTC plans investigation into Microsoft's Azure for possible anti-competitive practices.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is planning to investigate Microsoft's cloud computing business, Azure, for potential anti-competitive practices. The investigation will look into allegations that Microsoft is using punitive licensing terms, higher fees for leaving customers, and making its Office 365 products incompatible with competitors to maintain its market position. Both the FTC and Microsoft have not commented on the matter.

November 14, 2024
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