Commission reaches preliminary position that Amazon's and Microsoft's market leading cloud services should be designated under the DMA
The European Commission has reached a preliminary view that Amazon and Microsoft should be designated as gatekeepers for their cloud computing services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The investigation focuses on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. The Commission found that these services serve as major gateways for businesses in the EU. Because of their large user bases, high switching costs, and significant investments, they hold an entrenched position in the market despite not meeting some specific quantitative thresholds.
This matters for the public sector and AI professionals because cloud infrastructure is the backbone for AI development. Ensuring a fair and open cloud market is key to maintaining competition. This move aims to prevent vendor lock-in and provide a more balanced environment for those procuring digital services across Europe.
How will this designation change your approach to cloud procurement?
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