Software-driven cloud lock-in threatens enterprise AI choice across Europe, new research shows
Software-driven cloud lock-in threatens enterprise AI choice across Europe, new research shows New survey research of 1,250 UK and EU enterprise AI customers conducted for the Open Cloud Coalition finds business software and cloud lock-in strongly influence enterprise AI adoption and competition across Europe. The findings paint a clear progression path for lock-in starting with […]
Cloud Ecosystem Calls for Firm EU Action to Unlock Innovation-Led Growth
Cloud Ecosystem Calls for Firm EU Action to Unlock Innovation-Led Growth New research highlights systemic competition concerns across five key European cloud markets Brussels, April 17th: New JL Partners survey research conducted for the Open Cloud Coalition reveals growing concern among both cloud providers and business users as current market failures constrain competition and hurt […]
Statement from the Open Cloud Coalition on the CMA Cloud Announcement
Statement from the Open Cloud Coalition on the CMA Cloud Announcement We welcome this further recognition from the CMA that unfair software licensing practices have broken the cloud market. The SMS investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem must proceed without delay. We also urge the CMA to take swift action should Microsoft and AWS fail […]
Cloud Businesses Call for Urgent Regulatory Action Ahead of CMA Decision on Cloud Market Competition
Cloud Businesses Call for Urgent Regulatory Action Ahead of CMA Decision on Cloud Market Competition Over 70% of surveyed cloud providers said regulatory intervention is urgent or extremely urgent. Nearly 75% believe dominant providers are likely to further entrench their position without swift regulatory action. London, 6th March: New Censuswide survey research conducted for the […]
OCCEU – methodology and results report
OCCEU – methodology and results report July 2025 Click here to download the report
Microsoft Dominates 80% of Public Sector Productivity Software Market in EU Raising Competition Concerns, According to New Report
The EU risks €1.2 trillion loss in GDP if anti-competitive practices in cloud market not addressed, warns ECIPE and the Open Cloud Coalition in landmark report Brussels, 24th July 2025 — The EU will be reviewing its public procurement rules against a backdrop of concern from policymakers about dependence on US software providers. However, new […]
The EU risks €1.2 trillion loss in GDP if anti-competitive practices in cloud market not addressed, warns ECIPE and the Open Cloud Coalition in landmark report
The EU risks €1.2 trillion loss in GDP if anti-competitive practices in cloud market not addressed, warns ECIPE and the Open Cloud Coalition in landmark report Brussels, 15th July 2025 — The Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) has commissioned a major report from the European Centre of International Political Economy (ECIPE): “Breaking Barriers to Cloud Customer […]
Breaking Barriers to Cloud Customer Choice: Unlocking Europe’s AI and Innovation Leadership
Breaking Barriers to Cloud Customer Choice: Unlocking Europe’s AI and Innovation Leadership July 2025 Click here to download the report
Open Cloud Coalition Panel & Networking Event
Open Cloud Coalition Panel & Networking Event Wednesday 9 July 2025 | One Birdcage Walk, Westminster | 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Can We Lay the Digital Foundations for a High-Growth Britain? Join the Open Cloud Coalition for an afternoon of expert insight and high-level networking as we explore how the UK’s cloud infrastructure must […]
Open Cloud Coalition response to Public Accounts Committee into Use of AI in Government
Open Cloud Coalition response to Public Accounts Committee into Use of AI in Government March 2025 Click here to download the report