FTC is preparing to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business

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.
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 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.
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.
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 investigate Microsoft’s cloud unit on antitrust concerns in last hurrah under Biden
Amazon FTC Chair Lina Khan, is looking into claims that the company is abusing its large market share, according to a report.
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.
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.
FTC to launch investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing business
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to launch an investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing business. First reported by the Financial Times, the FTC is looking into alleged anticompetitive practices surrounding Microsoft's licensing terms.
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.
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
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