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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday the cloud computing market was not working as well as it could be, and it said it would use its new powers to investigate the

UK Antitrust Regulator Finds Cloud Computing Market Ineffective

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday the cloud computing market was not working as well as it could be, and it said it would use its new powers to investigate the activities of market leaders Amazon and Microsoft.

(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • UK antitrust regulator finds cloud market ineffective.
  • Investigation targets Amazon and Microsoft.
  • New powers will be used for the investigation.
  • Focus on market leaders' activities.
  • Potential regulatory changes in cloud services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the UK antitrust regulator say about the cloud computing market?
The UK antitrust regulator stated that the cloud computing market was not functioning as effectively as it could be.
What actions will the UK regulator take regarding the cloud market?
The regulator announced it would utilize its new powers to investigate the cloud computing market further.
Who reported on the UK cloud computing market investigation?
The article was reported by Paul Sandle and edited by Sarah Young.

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