The article discusses a statement by Maisto regarding the findings of an inquiry into cloud service providers in the UK. He challenges the notion that cloud customers face limited options and emphasizes that barriers to entry are not solely due to hyperscalers. While acknowledging merit in the inquiry's concerns about competition, he highlights that UK businesses can leverage alternative vendors to address their cloud service needs effectively. The inquiry plans to consult on its findings before making decisions, indicating ongoing investigations into market dynamics.
"If the various points made in the inquiry are dissected, we can argue that: a) it is not actually true that cloud customers face a limited choice of providers; b) it is unlikely that US hyperscalers reflect the evolving business needs of UK clients; c) significant barriers to entry in this market are a matter of fact."
"The inquiry group does have a point that the ability of UK businesses to put healthy pressure on cloud providers to offer better deals is key to ensuring good outcomes, but does not consider that UK businesses can address these concerns from a concentration risk perspective."
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