Antitrust
Digital Markets Act: EU agrees new antitrust rules for the digital economy
The EU last night agreed the terms of its Digital Markets Act, a new proactive approach to regulating competition in…
Is the cloud computing market anti-competitive?
The nightmare begins like this. A European data centre belonging to a major cloud computing provider goes offline. At first,…
Amazon charged with ‘illegally distorting’ competition on marketplace as regulators continue war on Big Tech
Amazon "illegally abused" its position to distort competition on its marketplace, according to antitrust charges filed by the European Commission…
Why Google’s antitrust case could be much bigger than it looks
After years of demands for Big Tech to be held to account, Google is facing down an antitrust case that…
Broadcom Practices Causing “Serious and Irreparable” Harm: European Commission
Semiconductor heavyweight Broadcom says it will challenge the European Commission (EC) in the courts following the placement of "interim measures"…
The Russians Can Wait: Thales Tweaks Offer Terms for Gemalto Buyout
Paris-based security multinational Thales has tweaked its offer conditions for a €4.8 billion buyout of Holland's Gemalto, saying it is…
Google in Last Ditch Effort to Avoid Colossal Android Antitrust Fine
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai was due to speak to the European Union’s competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager Tuesday in a last…
Qualcomm, Samsung renew business partnership
Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung Electronics have expanded an existing license deal and established a long-term strategic partnership, marking a turning…
Intel takes on EU over billion euro antitrust fine
A one billion euro antitrust fine from the EU against Intel is set to be reviewed by the European Court…
EU extends deadline for Google in AdSense antitrust case
The European Commission has extended the deadline for Google to respond to charges over misuse of its dominant position in…