CISPE has secured a deal with Microsoft allowing its members to host and resell Microsoft's cloud services under revised pricing terms. Members may offer these services on a pay-as-you-go basis comparable to Microsoft Azure prices. The agreement includes a commitment from Microsoft not to require its partners to disclose customer information. Previously, CISPE had lodged a complaint against Microsoft's pricing practices deemed anti-competitive. Following discussions, Microsoft and CISPE reached an accord involving a $22m settlement to withdraw the complaint in exchange for revised licensing terms.
The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers In Europe (CISPE) trade body reaches an agreement allowing its members to resell Microsoft cloud products at favorable prices.
CISPE members can access Microsoft's cloud offerings on a pay-as-you-go basis through the CSP-Hoster programme, rivaling Microsoft Azure's pricing.
CISPE's deal with Microsoft includes a commitment to customer confidentiality, ensuring that members won’t share customer details with the tech giant.
In exchange for a $22m deal, CISPE agreed to withdraw its complaint against Microsoft regarding anti-competitive pricing practices after discussions on addressing concerns.
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