Brussels moves to put AWS and Azure under its toughest tech rules (opens in new tab)

The European Commission has signaled its intent to designate Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This move, a preliminary view, is significant because neither cloud service currently meets the DMA's quantitative thresholds for designation, suggesting Brussels is keen to extend its regulatory reach to critical digital infrastructure. The implications are substantial for the burgeoning European cloud market and the broader digital ...