Microsoft is facing a 2.1 billion-pound lawsuit for allegedly overcharging British businesses to use Windows Server on rival cloud platforms like Amazon, Google, and Alibaba. Regulators in Britain, Europe, and the U.S. are investigating Microsoft’s practices in cloud computing.

Competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi is representing nearly 60,000 businesses in the case, claiming Microsoft’s pricing strategy on Azure makes it more expensive than competitors. Microsoft argues that Stasi’s case lacks clarity on calculating alleged losses.

Sarah Ford, Stasi’s lawyer, accuses Microsoft of implementing an “abusive strategy” by charging higher prices to non-Azure users, making it a cheaper option than AWS or Google Cloud. Microsoft defends its business model, stating it benefits competition in the cloud market.

In July, Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority criticized Microsoft’s licensing practices for cloud services, stating it disadvantages AWS and Google. Microsoft countered, saying the cloud market is dynamic and competitive. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the cloud computing industry.

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