EU proposes strict cloud rules that could exclude Amazon, Microsoft, and Google from sensitive government tenders
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The European Commission is planning to introduce strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders, which could effectively exclude major US tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google from bidding on sensitive government cloud contracts. The proposal, part of the EU's Cloud and AI Development initiative, aims to reduce reliance on non-European cloud providers for strategic public sector projects and strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty.
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The proposal is part of the European Commission's Cloud and AI Development
Exclusive-EU cloud rules to curb Amazon, Google access to strategic tenders, draft document shows
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