Microsoft had abusive cloud licensing practices, UK mass claimant tells judge
By Simon Zekaria ( December 11, 2025, 16:52 GMT | Insight) -- Microsoft had a “coherent abusive strategy” of overcharging thousands of companies using its Windows software on rival cloud-computing providers, a lawyer has told a UK hearing to decide whether a mass damages claim against the US technology giant can proceed.Microsoft had a “coherent abusive strategy” of overcharging thousands of companies using its Windows software on rival cloud-computing providers, a lawyer told a UK hearing Thursday to decide whether a mass damages claim against the US technology giant can proceed....
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