The FTC is preparing an investigation into Microsoft's potential use of anti-competitive tactics to uphold its dominance in the cloud market, focusing on allegations of harsh licensing deals.
Allegations include Microsoft imposing punitive licensing agreements, making products incompatible with rivals, hiking fees for customers wanting to leave, and charging significant exit fees.
Last year, the FTC gathered public comments highlighting concerns over restrictive software licensing and high data transfer fees, indicating significant antitrust worries with major cloud providers.
The outcome of the FTC’s investigation remains uncertain, particularly with potential changes in leadership as FTC chair Lina Khan's tenure may overlap with a shift in political administration.
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