FTC to probe Microsoft over cloud deals

FTC to probe Microsoft over cloud deals after antitrust complaints
The probe would be the latest regulatory scrutiny against Big Tech from FTC Chair Lina Khan. Microsoft already faced a challenge from the FTC under Khan’s leadership targeting its acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, a $69 billion deal that was one of the largest in tech history.
FTC to launch investigation into Microsoft’s cloud business
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices at Microsoft’s cloud computing business, as the US regulator continues to pursue Big Tech in the final weeks of Joe Biden’s presidency.
US regulator FTC prepares to probe Microsoft’s cloud business practices
The regulator is looking into claims that Microsoft may be using its market power in productivity software to impose restrictive licensing terms.
FTC eyes Microsoft’s cloud practices amid anti-trust scrutiny
This move follows the FTC’s legal challenge against Microsoft’s $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which faced antitrust concerns around Microsoft’s cloud gaming business. While a federal court allowed the acquisition to proceed, the FTC’s appeal highlights its commitment to maintaining oversight of Big Tech’s market reach.
FTC investigates Microsoft's cloudy antics
Anti-trust The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating anti-competitive practices at Vole’s cloud computing business. The FTC is examining allegations that Microsoft is abusing its market power in productivity software by imposing punitive licensing terms to prevent customers from moving
US FTC Reportedly Plans Investigation into Microsoft’s Cloud Practices
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly expected to launch an investigation into Microsoft’s cloud computing business for potential
US FTC plans to investigate Microsoft's cloud business
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices at Microsoft's cloud computing business, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
US regulators plan to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to launch an investigation into anticompetitive practices at Microsoft’s cloud computing business, as the US regulator continues to pursue Big Tech in the final weeks of Joe Biden’s presidency.
FTC plans to investigate Microsoft’s cloud computing business, FT reports
The FTC is planning to launch a probe into Microsoft’s (MSFT) cloud computing business and will examine allegations that Microsoft is
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.
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