Japanese regulators raid Microsoft offices over antitrust concerns
Japan raided Microsoft offices today over claims it restricted Azure users from rival clouds. The probe examines potential anti-monopoly law violations.
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JP's Fair Trade Commission conducted a raid on the offices of Microsoft Japan on Feb. 25, 2026. The investigation into the unit of Microsoft Corporation seeks to determine if it improperly restricted customers of its Azure platform from using rival cloud services. This antitrust enforcement action is a significant step by the national regulator with potential regulatory and business implications for the company's cloud operations and competition in the domestic market.
JP's Fair Trade Commission conducted a raid on the offices of Microsoft Japan on Feb. 25, 2026. The investigation into the unit of Microsoft Corporation seeks to determine if it improperly restricted customers of its Azure platform from using rival cloud services. This antitrust enforcement action is a significant step by the national regulator with potential regulatory and business implications for the company's cloud operations and competition in the domestic market.
