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Microsoft Settles Antitrust Case Amid Ongoing EU Concerns

2/13/2025

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In July 2024, Microsoft reached a settlement over an antitrust complaint with CISPE, pledging to enhance its licensing practices in Europe. Yet, the European Cloud Commission Observatory (ECCO) deemed Microsoft's progress "amber," signaling ongoing concerns. Simultaneously, Broadcom is under fire for questionable licensing practices post-VMware acquisition, sparking demands for formal investigations.

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In July 2024, Microsoft reached a settlement over an antitrust complaint with CISPE, pledging to enhance its licensing practices in Europe. Yet, the European Cloud Commission Observatory (ECCO) deemed Microsoft's progress "amber," signaling ongoing concerns. Simultaneously, Broadcom is under fire for questionable licensing practices post-VMware acquisition, sparking demands for formal investigations.