欧盟根据数字规则调查亚马逊网络服务和微软Azure的潜在守门人身份。 EU probes Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure over potential gatekeeper status under digital rules.

欧盟委员会已启动对亚马逊网络服务和微软Azure的调查, 评估他们是否应该被指定为《数字市场法》规定的“看门人”, The European Commission has launched investigations into Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, assessing whether they should be designated as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act despite not meeting standard market size thresholds. 调查的重点是这些云服务是否是企业与消费者之间的重要门户,有可能通过限制数据访问、捆绑和不公平的合同条款等做法阻碍竞争。 The probes focus on whether these cloud services act as critical gateways between businesses and consumers, potentially hindering competition through practices like restricted data access, bundling, and unfair contract terms. 欧盟强调云计算对于数字复原力和创新的战略重要性,特别是在最近大量停电之后。 The EU emphasizes the strategic importance of cloud computing for digital resilience and innovation, especially after recent widespread outages. 两家公司都认为市场依然具有竞争力,并警告看门人的地位可能扼杀创新。 Both companies argue the market remains competitive and warn that gatekeeper status could stifle innovation. 委员会打算在12个月内完成调查。 The Commission aims to conclude the investigations within 12 months.