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CISPE launches the European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO) to combat unfair software licensing practices in the cloud. CISPE is establishing the European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO) to monitor
CISPE launches the European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO) to combat unfair software licensing practices in the cloud.
CISPE is establishing the European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO) to monitor unfair licensing practices in the European cloud sector. ECCO is part of the settlement between CISPE and Microsoft and will monitor compliance with Microsoft’s license agreements.
ECCO is managed by CISPE but operates independently with its own governance structure. European customer organizations act as observers, including Cigref in France and Beltug in Belgium. This means that the interests of European customers are taken into account in the reports. Technical experts are brought in for additional insights, and Microsoft is also part of ECCO.
ECCO’s first task is to assess Microsoft’s progress on the licensing agreements set in July 2024. CISPE members are currently conducting extensive testing. A technical meeting is planned for December in Redmond, USA. Following this meeting, ECCO will release its first progress report, with further updates in February and April, ahead of Microsoft’s final software release.
In addition to Microsoft, ECCO also monitors other software providers such as Broadcom/VMware. These companies are accused of restricting the freedom of choice of European cloud customers. All ECCO reports are published via the CISPE website.
Cigref’s Henri d’Agrain emphasizes that ECCO contributes to fair software licensing and strengthens the voice of European customers. Beltug’s Danielle Jacobs adds that unfair licensing increases costs and limits choice for cloud users. According to Francisco Mingorance, Secretary General of CISPE, ECCO is a watchdog for unfair practices by software providers. In addition to Microsoft, ECCO is currently also focusing on Broadcom.
With ECCO, CISPE is taking a step towards a more transparent and fair cloud market in Europe.
Source: IT Daily
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