EU moves to designate AWS and Azure as cloud gatekeepers (opens in new tab)

The European Commission has reached a preliminary conclusion to designate Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act. Although these cloud providers do not meet the quantitative thresholds for designation, their vast user bases and market dominance have drawn regulatory scrutiny. If the designation becomes final, both companies will face strict obligations regarding interoperability, data access, and customer lock-in restrictions. <a href="