UK watchdog says AWS and Microsoft must do more to ease cloud switching

The CMA published its first progress check since accepting voluntary commitments from AWS and Microsoft in March. The regulator also proposed giving Microsoft strategic market status in business software, covering Windows, Office, server software and databases.

• AWS and Microsoft linked their data centres to rivals' networks and dropped data egress fees
• CMA proposed strategic market status for Microsoft in business software
• Regulator wants easier management of logins and access across clouds
• Final decision on Microsoft's status expected by February 2027