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Google exploring options against Microsoft's licensing practices, Google cloud head says

Published 07/10/2024, 04:31 PM
Updated 07/10/2024, 05:12 PM
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is seen in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) unit Google's cloud subsidiary will look into other options in its fight against Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s licensing practices, the head of Google Cloud head said on Wednesday.

The comments by Amit Zavery came after Microsoft reached a deal with trade body CISPE to resolve the latter's antitrust complaint about its cloud licensing practices.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is seen in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo

"Many regulatory bodies have opened inquiries into Microsoft's licensing practices, and we are hopeful there will be remedies to protect the cloud market from Microsoft's anti-competitive behavior," he said.

"We are exploring our options to continue to fight against Microsoft’s anti-competitive licensing in order to promote choice, innovation, and the growth of the digital economy in Europe."

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