Japan opens Microsoft cloud probe, calls for public comments
By Sachiko Sakamaki ( March 4, 2026, 08:20 GMT | Insight) -- Japan’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Microsoft over a potential violation of the Antimonopoly Act in connection with its Azure cloud computing service practices, and on Wednesday called for information and views from third parties. The technology giant is suspected of imposing restrictive terms on customers of rival cloud platforms in connection with the use of its office software products.Japan’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Microsoft over a potential violation of the Antimonopoly Act in connection with its Azure cloud computing service practices, and on Wednesday called for information and views from third parties....
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