SAP sees German watchdog drop probe into data-access terms (update*)
By Lewis Crofts ( July 30, 2026, 09:45 GMT | Insight) -- Germany’s competition authority has closed a preliminary investigation into SAP’s data-access practices, after finding no evidence that the enterprise-software provider is unlawfully restricting rivals’ access to customer data. The Bundeskartellamt said on Thursday that it wouldn't open a formal investigation, but that it would continue monitoring the market.Germany’s competition authority has closed a preliminary investigation into SAP’s data-access practices, after finding no evidence that the enterprise-software provider is unlawfully restricting rivals’ access to customer data....
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