Google's $500 Million Effort To Wreck Microsoft EU Cloud Deal Failed, Report Says 💼

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Summary:

  1. Attempted Interference: Google tried to disrupt Microsoft’s antitrust settlement with the European Union by offering a $500 million deal to the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE).

  2. Failed Sway: The offer, including over five years of software licenses and $15 million in cash, was not enough to prevent CISPE from settling with Microsoft.

  3. Settlement Details: CISPE’s settlement with Microsoft remains partially undisclosed, excluding major rivals like Amazon and Google, and reportedly involved Microsoft paying around $22 million to cover legal fees.

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