EU Rules Target Amazon and Microsoft Cloud Services
The European Union is making new rules for big cloud companies like Amazon and Microsoft. These companies will have to follow stricter rules. This is because of concerns about how they operate.
The European Commission investigated Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services, AWS and Azure. They decided to use the Digital Markets Act to control these companies. This act focuses on competition in the digital market. The cloud market is worth €220 billion. The rules will allow customers to easily switch between cloud providers.
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Highlights
EU Targets Big Tech Clouds
The European Union is applying stricter rules to Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services.
DMA Applies to Cloud
The Digital Markets Act is now used for cloud providers.
Amazon and Microsoft are Gatekeepers
The EU considers Amazon and Microsoft as ‘gatekeepers’.
Cloud Market is Large
The cloud computing market is worth €220 billion.
Switching and Competition Required
Companies must allow easier switching and competition within the market.
Perspectives
- The EU is implementing stricter rules for cloud services.
- Amazon and Microsoft are being targeted by the EU.
- The Digital Markets Act is being used against these companies.
- The cloud market is valued at €220 billion.
EU regulators are primarily concerned with data governance and competition.
FAZ, El País, EurActiv, New
The investigation focused on how these companies operate, not just competition.
EurActiv