EU Investigates Amazon and Microsoft's Cloud Computing Under Digital Law
By Edith Hancock
The European Commission opened three investigations into cloud computing under the Digital Markets Act, honing in on Amazon.com and Microsoft's popular services.
The European Union's executive arm said Tuesday that it will look at whether Amazon and Microsoft should be designated as gatekeepers under the law for their ownership of Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, despite not meeting the usual thresholds companies' services need to cross to qualify for that label.
The commission said it will also look at whether the DMA can effectively tackle practices that could limit competitiveness and fairness in the bloc's cloud computing sector.
The regulator said it would aim to wrap up the probes within 12 months.
A spokesperson for Microsoft said the company stands ready to contribute to the commission's market inquiry, and that Europe's cloud sector is innovative and highly competitive.
"We're confident that when the European Commission considers the facts, it will recognize what we all see--the cloud computing sector is extremely dynamic, with companies enjoying lots of choice, unprecedented innovation opportunity, and low costs," a spokesperson for AWS said.
Write to Edith Hancock at edith.hancock@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
November 18, 2025 05:50 ET (10:50 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.The articles, information, and content displayed on this webpage may include materials prepared and provided by third parties. Such third-party content is offered for informational purposes only and is not endorsed, reviewed, or verified by Morningstar.
Morningstar makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any third-party content displayed on this site. The views and opinions expressed in third-party content are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morningstar, its affiliates, or employees.
Morningstar is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or delays in this content, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Users are advised to exercise their own judgment and seek independent financial advice before making any decisions based on such content. The third-party providers of this content are not affiliated with Morningstar, and their inclusion on this site does not imply any form of partnership, agency, or endorsement.
Popular
The 10 Best Companies to Invest in Now
14 Elite Funds and ETFs, and 5 Popular Funds That Just Missed the Mark
The Top Funds for a Simpler Retirement Portfolio
3 Stocks to Sell and 3 Stocks to Buy for October
United States