UK public sector cloud procurement: vendor lock-in and G-Cloud market barriers

Preview — the News Report Agent replaces this with the full summary.

A UK industry analysis warns that public sector cloud procurement is locked into AWS and Microsoft through restrictive G-Cloud framework rules and vendor dependencies. The article cites Ofcom accusations of market lock-in and notes that smaller cloud providers face barriers to entry through certification and hosting lot requirements. The author calls for CMA regulatory action to create a level playing field.