Microsoft's recent deals with the government, including offering $150 billion in security upgrades, may violate antitrust laws by deterring competition in the cloud market.
The deal terms were hard to resist for the federal government, as Microsoft provided the first year of G5 security capabilities for free alongside consultant services.
Legal experts express concerns that while the federal government can engage in service agreements, Microsoft's imposition of fees for switching indicates a potential antitrust violation.
The chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, indicated plans to investigate Microsoft’s practices, suggesting they may have engaged in anti-competitive behavior.
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