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Microsoft defended its cloud licensing rules against the UK’s CMA. They argue these terms aren’t unfairly squeezing competitors. Despite the tension, Microsoft strongly believes that Amazon and Google should appreciate the access to its software. They emphasized Google’s 29% rise in cloud revenue as proof that their fees are justified, compared to Amazon’s steep cuts on book sales. At the same time, Google and AWS are pushing for a fairer playing field.

By watching servers, apparently.

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After a nearly missed connection in Minneapolis, I finally made it to CloudFest USA. Over 2,000 cloud computing, hosting, and domain professionals converged in Austin, Texas, for the annual CloudFest USA conference. The three-day event, held in conjunction with NamesCon Global, is featuring keynote speeches from industry leaders, including executives from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Sustainability in cloud infrastructure is as a key theme, reflecting growing environmental concerns in the tech sector. The conference floor is bustling with activity, showcasing major players like WebPros, CloudLinux, GoDaddy, LiquidWeb, JetBackup, IceWarp, Upmind, CentralNic, and Atom.

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