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Microsoft faces $2.8bn UK class action over cloud licensing
UK court allows class action alleging Microsoft cloud licensing inflates rival platform costs, raising concerns over cloud market competition.
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UK court allows class action alleging Microsoft cloud licensing inflates rival platform costs, raising concerns over cloud market competition.

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