Microsoft Azure business to be investigated by FTC

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.
The FTC is preparing to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business
The agency’s anti-trust investigation continues Biden administration scrutiny of Big Tech as the industry waits to discover what policies Donald Trump adopts.
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 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
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 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. According to the Financial Times, the agency is looking into allegations that Microsoft imposed punitive licensing agreements to prevent customers from moving data off its platforms.
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