Anti Competitive Practices
The latest Anti Competitive Practices coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's Restriction of C/C++ Extension in VS Code: Implications for Developers and Open Source Ecosystem
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change by restricting its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to operate exclusively within its own products. This move...
Microsoft Faces £2.5B UK Lawsuit Over Alleged Cloud Market Abuse
Microsoft is confronting a significant legal challenge in the United Kingdom as a £2.5 billion class-action lawsuit accuses the tech giant of leveraging its software dominance to stifle competition...
CMA delays cloud report to August 2024, probing AWS, Azure, GCP egress fees and licensing
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has postponed its final report on the cloud computing market, originally due in April 2024, raising questions about potential regulatory actions...
Microsoft Faces £1 Billion UK Lawsuit Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Cloud Licensing
Microsoft is facing a £1 billion class action lawsuit in the UK over allegations of anti-competitive cloud licensing practices that allegedly disadvantaged customers. The claim, filed with the UK's...
CMA's Behavioral Fixes: How Microsoft's Cloud Changes Impact Windows Users
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed significant behavioral remedies on Microsoft's cloud computing practices, marking a pivotal moment for Windows users who rely on Azure...
FTC Investigates Microsoft Cloud for Potential Anti-Competitive Practices: What Windows Users Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a formal investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing practices, scrutinizing whether the tech giant has engaged in anti-competitive behavior that...
Microsoft Accuses Google of Anti-Competitive Cloud Practices Through Open Cloud Coalition
Microsoft has publicly accused Google of manipulating cloud competition through its involvement in the Open Cloud Coalition, reigniting the ongoing battle between the two tech giants in the...