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The FTC is preparing to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business
The agency’s antitrust investigation continues Biden administration scrutiny of Big Tech as the industry waits to discover what policies Donald Trump adopts.
Microsoft Stock Up 3rd Straight Session Despite Report On Cloud Investigation; Why It's A Buy Again
Enterprise software juggernaut Microsoft, like most tech stocks, had started September on the wrong foot. Microsoft stock reversed bullishly, gaining more than 3% for the month. During Thursday's morning session,
FTC reportedly eyeing Microsoft’s cloud practices for potential anticompetitive behavior
The Financial Times, referencing unnamed “people with direct knowledge of the matter,” reported that the FTC is examining allegations that Microsoft is abusing its market power by imposing punitive licensing terms to prevent customers from moving their data from Azure to other platforms.
FTC to probe Microsoft over cloud deals after antitrust complaints
The Financial Times first reported the FTC was focusing on the Redmond-based tech giant’s productivity software, Microsoft 365, following up on allegations that the company effectively locked customers into Microsoft’s Azure cloud service.
The FTC is readying an investigation into Microsoft's cloud-computing business: report
The Federal Trade Commission, led by Lina Khan, had previously sought public feedback on Microsoft's cloud computing business.
US regulators plan to investigate Microsoft's cloud business, FT reports
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices at Microsoft's cloud computing business, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.
FTC reportedly begins investigating Microsoft’s cloud business practices
The FTC is reportedly readying an investigation into whether Microsoft used anti-competitive tactics to maintain a dominant position in the cloud market. According to the Financial Times, the agency is looking into allegations that Microsoft imposed punitive licensing agreements to prevent customers from moving data off its platforms.
Microsoft Azure business to be investigated by FTC: report
Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) cloud computing business is likely to be investigated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for anti-competitive practices, the Financial Times reported. Shares of the tech giant rose 0.
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Microsoft is killing off Windows 11’s Mail and Calendar apps by the end of the year
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Microsoft's $13 Billion Investment in OpenAI May Be "Some of the Best Money Ever Spent," According to Certain Wall Street Analysts
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Pay $23 One Time and Access Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and More for a Lifetime
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