Microsoft to face competition probe in South Africa
Microsoft to face competition probe in South Africa
South African competition watchdogs are preparing to lodge a formal complaint against Microsoft's Azure cloud business, citing concerns about the tech giant's alleged abuse of market dominance to stifle competition. Sources familiar with the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed that the Competition Commission plans to accuse Microsoft of imposing exorbitant charges on businesses seeking to switch their cloud licenses to alternative vendors. The anticipated move, expected to materialize in the coming days, may escalate into a legal showdown, potentially culminating in hefty fines amounting to as much as 10% of Microsoft's revenue in South Africa. This development comes amid a global crackdown on Microsoft's Azure cloud business by regulatory authorities. In the European Union, for instance, the company is currently under informal investigation. Meanwhile, the UK's competition regulator has initiated its own probe into the cloud market, focusing in …
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