European Commission lines up Amazon and Microsoft for cloud gatekeeper status

The European Commission has designated Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as cloud gatekeepers under its digital markets rules. According to The Register, the classification subjects these platforms to stricter regulatory oversight, including restrictions on interoperability practices and mandatory compliance obligations. The move reflects the EU's ongoing effort to prevent tech giants from leveraging dominant market positions to stifle competition in cloud infrastructure.

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