Google says, based on CISPE research, that Microsoft's licensing practices cost European businesses up to €1bn annually.
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Microsoft undercuts competitors on Azure Office pricing strategy
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Google also says Microsoft makes it cheaper for customers to run Office / other products on Azure than on other clouds, e.g. GCP, AWS, AliCloud, etc.
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Microsoft Accused of Restricting Cloud Competition and Switching
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At the heart of the issue here is the allegation that Microsoft has been restricting competition in cloud by making it harder for firms to switch from Azure to other clouds, like GCP, AWS, AliCloud, etc.
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Google Files First Antitrust Complaint Against Competitor
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This is apparently the first time that Google has ever filed an antitrust complaint as a business (i.e. all units of Google, not just Google Cloud).
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Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Cloud Licensing
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BREAKING: Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission alleging that Microsoft's cloud licensing terms are stifling competition.
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OpenAI Brings ChatGPT to Schools Amid Academic Integrity Concerns
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OpenAI wants to bring ChatGPT to schools. Sure this will be welcome news to schoolkids once coursework/exam season creeps up… Haha
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Salesforce Venture invests in AI startups
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Some more wonga for AI startups (aka prospective recipients of big, big bags of ) from corporate venture coffers – this time, from Salesforce's venture arm:
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Microsoft cuts 650 Xbox jobs amid gaming restructuring
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Microsoft is cutting 650 jobs at its Xbox gaming unit — read the full memo from Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, here:
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Sony PS5 Pro Features Advanced Ray Tracing and AI Graphics
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Sony just unveiled the PS5 Pro! It comes with "advanced" ray tracing, AI-boosted graphics upscaling, and beefier storage. RRP: $699/£699/€699. Details here:
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Apple Ordered to Pay €13bn in Back Taxes After iPhone 16 Launch
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Just after launching the iPhone 16, Apple loses a 10-year court battle over tax affairs in Ireland. The Cupertino tech giant has been ordered to pay €13bn in back taxes in Ireland.