Actions on Business Software and Cloud Services Through UK Digital Markets Competition Regime
Summary
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final package of actions and remedies on business software and cloud services through the UK digital markets competition regime on 31 March 2026. The guidance applies to designated technology firms operating in UK business software and cloud markets. This establishes new competitive requirements that affected platforms must implement.
What changed
The CMA has set out a comprehensive package of competition actions and remedies targeting business software and cloud services under the UK's digital markets competition regime. This represents the authority's formal enforcement approach for designated technology firms operating in these markets, establishing specific conduct requirements.
Affected technology companies and cloud service providers designated under the UK digital markets regime must review the published actions and determine compliance requirements applicable to their operations. Companies should assess how these competition remedies impact their current business practices in business software and cloud services markets.
What to do next
- Review the CMA's published actions on business software and cloud services
- Assess which digital markets competition requirements apply to your organization
- Implement necessary compliance measures under the UK digital markets regime
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Business software and cloud services
Actions set out by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on business software and cloud services.
From: Competition and Markets Authority Published 31 March 2026 Get emails about this page
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Actions on cloud and business software through the UK digital markets competition regime
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This document sets out a package of actions on business software and cloud services.
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Published 31 March 2026
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