AMZN - Microsoft (MSFT) Azure Likely to Face Scrutiny in South Africa | Benzinga
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) MSFT-owned Azure cloud business is expected to receive a formal complaint by the Competition Commission of South Africa, a government agency that regulates market competition, adding to the chorus of global regulators scrutinizing the U.S. tech giant's alleged market dominance and anti-competitive practices, according to Bloomberg.
The Competition Commission of South Africa is preparing to accuse Microsoft of imposing exorbitant fees for businesses seeking to migrate their cloud licenses to alternative vendors. This move, anticipated in the imminent future, may spark a legal showdown potentially culminating in fines of up to 10% of Microsoft's revenues in the African nation.
MSFT implemented software licensing changes globally two years ago, allowing South African customers to transfer their Microsoft software licenses to any local cloud provider at no additional cost.
As regulatory scrutiny on Big Tech mounts worldwide, the company finds itself in the crosshairs, facing allegations of anti-competitive behavior and market dominance not only in South Africa but across multiple jurisdictions. The outcome of these investigations could have significant implications for the tech ...