EU DMA probes AWS/Azure as gatekeepers despite missing thresholds
Key Questions
Why is the EU DMA probing AWS and Azure as gatekeepers?
Despite missing thresholds, DMA scrutiny targets AWS (32% EU share) and Azure as potential gatekeepers. Cloud B2B resists consumer logic with no tipping risks.
What risks does this pose for AWS and Microsoft?
Probe elevates fines and supervision risks amid sovereign cloud pushes versus MS/Google. Outcomes could impact enforcement in 2026.
What is AWS's response in the EU sovereign cloud space?
euNetworks is the first connectivity partner for AWS EU Sovereign Cloud, emphasizing data residency. EU awarded €180M contract to European providers like Scaleway and Proximus.
DMA scrutiny on AWS (32% EU share)/Azure; cloud B2B resists consumer logic, no tipping, eyes fines/supervision. Elevates risks amid sovereign cloud push vs MS/Google; Reply AI/sovereign ties + euNetworks first connectivity partner for AWS EU Sovereign Cloud. Track probe outcomes/DMA enforcement.