EU regulator eyes Google after Microsoft and Intel

May 14, 2009 · Filed Under News · Comment

EU’s next target might well be Google, thanks to its omnipresent Internet search engine and online ad business. After fining the software giant Microsoft and then Intel, EU competition regulators are believed to be eyeing the search engine giant.

EU accused Microsoft of illegally tying up its internet explorer web browser alongside its Windows Operating System. EU is believed to be taking a legal action against the software giant on the same.

Intel was fined a huge USD 1.45 billion for allegedly abusing its dominant market power. It alleged Intel for using strong-arm sales tactics in the computer chip market.
Microsoft, in its defense, insists that the profits are being earned from the search engine market and the lucrative online advertising business, indicating that Google is the one taking all benefits.
The commission on the other hand insists that Microsoft ought to include multiple web browsers pre-installed on Windows OS, giving an option to the user to choose from.
Under the tighter system to be approved, Google is the foremost target for EU.

Tags: Google, Intel, inter web brwoser, Microsoft, online ad, online advertising business, search engine, Windows operating system