EU opens DMA cloud probes into Microsoft and Amazon
The European Commission has initiated three separate investigations into the cloud computing sectors of Microsoft and Amazon. These inquiries are being conducted under the framework of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Key Takeaways
- The European Commission initiated three separate inquiries into cloud computing under the Digital Markets Act.
- Microsoft and Amazon are the two companies named in the investigations.
- The probes were reported on May 13 and framed as DMA enforcement actions.
- The article does not name any cloud products, executives, or timelines for the inquiries.
Why It Matters
This brings EU DMA scrutiny into cloud infrastructure, not just consumer-facing digital services. For Microsoft and Amazon, the immediate issue is regulatory uncertainty around their cloud businesses in Europe, even though the article does not specify the exact conduct under review. More broadly, it signals that cloud platforms are now inside the DMA enforcement perimeter alongside other large digital markets. Watch for the European Commission to disclose the scope of each inquiry and any procedural deadlines tied to the three investigations.
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