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CISPE Report: Microsoft Praised, Broadcom's Practices Challenged

10/30/2025

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The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) released its third European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO) report, commending Microsoft for licensing concessions and criticizing Broadcom for anti-competitive practices.
The report highlights Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and price hikes, prompting CISPE to challenge the European Commission's approval of the deal.
Industry experts say stronger regulatory action is needed to ensure fair competition in Europe's cloud market.

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The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) released its third European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO) report, commending Microsoft for licensing concessions and criticizing Broadcom for anti-competitive practices.
The report highlights Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and price hikes, prompting CISPE to challenge the European Commission's approval of the deal.
Industry experts say stronger regulatory action is needed to ensure fair competition in Europe's cloud market.