ACM: Switching Cloud Providers Should Be Easier

By Netvora Tech News

The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) believes that it should be easier for users to switch cloud providers or combine services from different parties. The regulator will provide consumers with information about their rights when switching to a new provider, according to its latest "Focus on Digital Economy" report.

Dependence on Single Cloud Providers

Companies and organizations are largely dependent on a few large cloud providers. This raises questions about the desirability of storing sensitive information with only a small number of non-European tech giants, the ACM notes.

Easier Switching and Combining Services

The ACM believes that switching cloud providers or combining services from different providers should be easier. This would allow new players to enter the market, promote competition, and lead to better prices and quality for cloud services. It would also help Europe achieve more strategic autonomy.

Data Act Implementation

The ACM is working with the European Commission and other European regulators to implement the Data Act, which aims to provide users with more rights when it comes to switching and using cloud services from multiple providers.

User Education

The ACM is working to educate consumers about their rights when switching and combining cloud services, informing them of the options available and the potential benefits and risks involved.

The regulator's efforts aim to promote a more competitive and user-friendly cloud market, where companies are not forced to rely on a few dominant players.

Users should have more freedom to choose their cloud providers without being tied to a single provider.
New players should be able to enter the market and offer alternative services.
Competition should lead to better prices and quality for cloud services.
Europe should achieve more strategic autonomy in the digital economy.