Microsoft’s cloud licensing practices under fire from planned UK mass claim
By Simon Zekaria ( January 3, 2025, 12:24 GMT | Insight) -- Microsoft is the target of a planned UK class action over allegations that it overcharged companies using its Windows software on rival cloud-computing providers. Competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi is looking to head a class of businesses and organizations seeking up to 2 billion pounds in damages. The claim has been lodged at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, which must first determine if it is suitable to go forward to trial.Microsoft is the target of a planned UK class action over allegations that it overcharged companies using its Windows software on rival cloud-computing providers....
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