'Not warranted'
Rima Alaily, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel of competition law group at Microsoft, said over email that the CMA inquiry group's draft report "should be focused on paving the way for the UK's AI-powered future, not fixating on legacy products launched in the last century."
"The cloud computing market has never been so dynamic and competitive, attracting billions in investments, new entrants, and rapid innovation. What could be better for UK businesses and government?" Alaily added.
An AWS spokesperson said the CMA's recommended intervention "is not warranted," adding that "the evidence demonstrates the IT services industry is highly competitive."