from the U.S. agency for information on security issues and competition in the lucrative market for data storage and computing power in the so-called cloud.by Europe's antitrust authority into Microsoft's licensing agreements that allegedly discouraged rival cloud usage. Fees to take data out of various providers' clouds have also drawn industry criticism.
In one example of the public comments Tuesday, trade group NetChoice took aim at Microsoft and Oracle"Despite vibrant competition in the cloud industry, a few vendors use anticompetitive practices in order to entrench their position, most often by preventing customers from switching providers in search of lower costs, stronger service offerings, and more innovative solutions for their businesses," said NetChoice, whose members include market leader Amazon.