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EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech 'gatekeeper' rules

EU DMA designation may impose interoperability, data portability and self-preferencing limits on AWS and AzureThe logo of Amazon is seen at the company's logistics center in Bretigny-sur-Orge, near Paris, France, November 28, 2025. REUTERS European …

EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech "gatekeeper" rules

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, June 25 (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators said Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud computing services should be designated as “gatekeepers” under landmark tech rules, a step that would subject them to ​strict obligations aimed at …

EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech “gatekeeper” rules

Audio By Carbonatix By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, June 25 (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators said Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud computing services should be designated as “gatekeepers” under landmark tech rules, a step that would subject them to strict …

EU says Amazon, Microsoft cloud services should fall under digital dominance rules

“These services will only continue to grow in importance, which is why it is essential that we ensure a well-functioning and competitive market,” Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera said in a statement. Designation under the DMA — a bespoke regime that …

EU Says Amazon, Microsoft Cloud Services Should Face Stricter Rules

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in collaboration with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), organized a two-day workshop titled “Data and Artificial …

Amazon, Microsoft cloud computing services should fall under EU tech rules, EU regulators say

BRUSSELS, June 25 : Amazon and Microsoft's cloud computing services should be designated gatekeepers under EU rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech, EU antitrust regulators said on Thursday. Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, the two …

Big Tech competitors object to EU exemption of Google Cloud from DMA crackdown

The European Union is stepping up its regulation of big tech, this time turning its attention to artificial intelligence and cloud computing. On Thursday, the European Commission announced plans to designate Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services as …

Microsoft, AWS named gatekeepers under EU competition law

The European Union is moving ahead with tougher scrutiny of the dominant cloud providers, announcing plans to make Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services subject to the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission said a preliminary investigation found …

EU: Amazon, Microsoft cloud services should face stricter rules

BRUSSELS: The EU said Thursday that the cloud services of Amazon and Microsoft should face tougher digital competition rules in Europe because of their dominant position in the sector. Amazon Web Services (AMS) and Microsoft’s Azure are the largest and …

EU says AWS and Microsoft Azure should be treated as DMA gatekeepers

Under the European Commission's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a company is presumed to be a gatekeeper if it meets certain quantitative thresholds. However, the Commission can still investigate and designate a company even if it does not meet the numeric …

EU Commission says AWS and Azure should fall under the Digital Markets Act

Brussels, 25 June 2026 The Commission has informed Amazon and Microsoft of its preliminary view that they should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), for their cloud computing services, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft …

AWS and Microsoft designated 'gatekeepers' under Europe's Digital Markets Act

The European Commission (EC) has designated cloud providers Amazon and Microsoft as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EC published its preliminary findings today, June 25, noting that it has designated the companies as gatekeepers …

Amazon, Microsoft face strict EU DMA rules over cloud dominance

AWS and Azure are the largest and second-largest cloud computing services in the EU respectively. The EU wants to designate Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services as gatekeepers under the bloc’s strict competition regulations. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and …

Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program

Unlike many past Windows updates, Windows 11 required some users to buy new PCs with specific CPU technologies and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Microsoft was widely criticized for excluding perfectly serviceable PCs, and that’s turning into a problem …

EU Eyes Gatekeeper Rules For Amazon And Microsoft Clouds

By Matthew Perlman ( June 25, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT) -- A preliminary investigation by European enforcers has found that Amazon and Microsoft should be designated as gatekeepers and subject to heightened rules under the Digital Markets Act for their cloud …

Digital Markets Act: EU zeroes in on Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services

Brussels – Virtual data storage spaces, digital archives, online databases, and software: Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services,  respectively, AWS and Azure, can be defined as “gatekeepers” under the European Digital Markets Act (DMA) and must therefore …

Amazon and Microsoft cloud services targeted under EU big tech rules

The European Commission on Thursday preliminarily designated US cloud giants Amazon and Microsoft for regulation under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). In a press statement, the Commission said that Amazon’s web services (AWS), the largest EU cloud …

Microsoft, Amazon cloud units face tough EU rules for Big Tech

In preliminary findings issued Thursday, the EU said Azure and AWS represent “the largest and second largest cloud computing services in the EU respectively,” have “achieved significant turnover, and their operational capacity and investments seem to have …

Microsoft and Amazon’s cloud units face increased scrutiny as EU says Digital Markets Act applies to them

Orange County Wellness Center Addresses Growing AI Anxiety Through Community Education Event

Naturopath and bestselling author Shannon Eggleston hosts Forbes Top 5 AI Leader Hema Dey, uniting holistic health and AI literacy in a Newport Beach first. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial …

Meridian Rapid Defense Group Helps Secure Historic Obama Presidential Center Opening Attended by Four Former Presidents

Meridian Vehicle Safety Mitigation Plan protects visitors as Chicago hosts one of its highest-profile public gatherings of the Year CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meridian Rapid Defense Group played a major role …

AUVSI's Annual Hill Day Brings Together More Than 100 Industry Leaders for 90+ Meetings on Capitol Hill

Day of advocacy featured fireside chats with Rep. Eugene Vindman and Sen. Elissa Slotkin ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) hosted its annual Hill …

Exceptional Children’s Foundation Raises $1.5M at 80th Gala as California’s Only Lifespan Disability Organization

Jay Leno headlines milestone Skirball Cultural Center gala honoring Jenni Kayne and Richard Ehrlich for three generations of commitment to Los Angeles families LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Exceptional …

FORMER ORLANDO MAYOR BILL FREDERICK ENDORSES DR. NIZAM RAZACK FOR CONGRESS, CITING HIS LEADERSHIP AND RESULTS.

Common Sense. It's Not Brain Surgery. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Nizam Razack, Republican candidate for Florida's 11th Congressional District, proudly announces the endorsement of former Orlando …

Little Flower Catholic HS for Girls Announces Endowment in Honor of Sister Mary Scullion to Fund Four-Year Scholarships

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is proud to announce a $300,000 endowment established in honor of Sister Mary Scullion, Philadelphia’s renowned advocate for social …

CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS AND EXPERTS ADDRESS TRANSNATIONAL TERROR NETWORKS AT CAPITOL HILL FORUM

American Hindu Jewish Congress Highlights Need for Greater Transparency, Accountability, and Congressional Oversight Behind H.R. 4097 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) …

FROM CLASSROOM TO BOARDROOM: DR. BERNARD W. H. JENNINGS LIFE'S WORK HAS PREPARED HIM TO HELP LEAD MIAMI-DADE'S SCHOOLS

Building Bridges in Education—Locally and Globally - Chairman, Florida Memorial University Board of Trustees | Candidate for School Board District 1 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By any measure, the race …

More Than 4,500 Global Leaders Gather in London for Final Day of ARC Conference on Rebuilding Western Civilization

The conference's closing sessions focus on how responsible citizens can renew the institutions, values and culture that enable human and societal flourishing. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 4,500 …

Cambodian Attorney Urges Focus on Wealth Preservation as First-Generation Fortunes Mature

Family offices, succession planning and responsible capital allocation will define the kingdom’s next economic chapter, Samantha Yem says PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a generation of Cambodian business founders …

Europe Is Strengthening Its Position in Central Asia Not Through Statements but Through Infrastructure – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The opening of the European Investment Bank’s regional office in Tashkent clearly shows how the EU’s approach to Central Asia is changing. Europe is increasingly moving beyond political …

Next Round of the Faith-AI Covenant Global Initiative to Convene in Paris on 26 June

PARIS, FRANCE, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading religious figures, AI leaders, ethicists and academics from across Europe will gather in Paris this week for a high-level dialogue on the values and principles needed to develop a global …

Israeli District Court Rules Historic Churches May Continue Religious Use Despite Redevelopment Plans

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Israeli District Court Rules Historic Churches May Continue Religious Use Despite Redevelopment Plans HAIFA, Israel - A recent decision by the Haifa District Court has reaffirmed that …

Timor-Leste positions for growth as ASEAN accession marks strategic turning point

President José Ramos-Horta tells OBG that ASEAN membership, diversification and strategic partnerships are set to shape Timor-Leste’s next phase of growth LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timor-Leste is entering a new …

Update on the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework

EU heads of state and government have held an exchange of views on the next long-term EU budget (officially called the ‘Multiannual Financial Framework’ (MFF)) 2028-2034). The discussions, which took place during the European Council (EUCO) meeting on 19- …

ButterflyMan Publie The Longest Line, un Thriller Politique sur la Guerre Invisible qui Menace les Démocraties

Un nouveau thriller politique explore l’espionnage, la désinformation, l’influence étrangère et la fragilité des démocraties modernes. PARIS, FRANCE, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THE LONGEST LINE Un Coup d’État Silencieux · Une Guerre …

Association of Midnight Basketball Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Communities Through Midnight Basketball

National milestone honors four decades of mentorship, prevention, leadership, and opportunity SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Midnight Basketball proudly announces the 40th Anniversary of …

Historic Immunology Medical Research & Cures Initiative Officially Qualifies for California’s November 2026 Ballot

Measure will provide funding to advance life-saving research to prevent and cure diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease – in our lifetime SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Immunology Medical …

From Consumption to Production: Rebuilding the Philippine Economy through Organic Economics and Industrial Policy

A National Framework for Industrial Development, Productive Resilience, and the Transition from Fibre to Global Lifestyle MANILA, PHILIPPINES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released policy study titled “From Consumption to …

Using AI author reimagines what founders and presidents would say for America’s 250th Birthday

Letters to America uses AI to imagine George Washington, other presidents and founders writing letters to us to celebrate 250 years of independence. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Letters to America (Think …