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

This comes after Microsoft reached a deal with trade body CISPE to resolve an antitrust complaint.

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Alphabet unit Google’s cloud subsidiary will look into other options in its fight against Microsoft’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.

“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.”