Cloud trade group CISPE has raised concerns over Broadcom’s recent changes to its cloud software licensing practices, stating that the changes do not adequately address the issues of price hikes and unfair terms. The key points are:
• CISPE, representing 27 EU cloud providers including Amazon, says Broadcom’s moves after the EU’s antitrust probe are insufficient.
• The group alleges “brutal” price increases threaten the viability of many cloud service providers in Europe.
• While Broadcom announced price cuts and changes framed as pro-customer, CISPE argues the changes are “minor” and “insulting.”
• Concerns center around massive price hikes, product re-bundling, altered billing bases, and restrictive licensing terms that limit choice.
• CISPE encourages the European Commission to continue its formal antitrust investigation into Broadcom’s practices.
• Other European tech groups have also filed complaints against Broadcom’s licensing policies.