The CMA's investigation into the UK cloud services market comes at crucial time

Ofcom's referral to the CMA underscores the gravity of competition concerns in the cloud services sector

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The CMA's investigation into the UK cloud services market comes at crucial time
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The CMA's investigation into the UK cloud services market comes at crucial time

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the cloud has emerged as a transformative force. The global IT landscape is experiencing profound shift, with a significant portion (60%) of corporate data finding its home in the cloud.

It is no surprise that the UK is taking a closer look at its £7.5 billion cloud services market. Ofcom's recent referral to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate competition co...

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