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Search ITALY ANTITRUST Italy opens inquiry into quantum computing market Probe targets risks of market concentration by big tech Seeks input on patents, startup acquisitions by Dec 31 Play Stock video by Frank_Rietsch via Pixabay March 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM GMT-4 Italy Launches Antitrust Inquiry Into Quantum Computing Market Italy's antitrust authority has initiated a fact-finding review of the quantum computing industry. The regulator cited potential risks associated with market concentration, technological lock-in, and the expanding role of global cloud providers in controlling access to the technology. The authority expressed concern that significant capital requirements, a rapidly growing patent environment, and dependence on proprietary systems could advantage only a few major firms. It specifically highlighted large cloud infrastructure companies that have started integrating quantum computing services into their existing platforms, which may allow them to project their current market dominance into this new area. The regulator's announcement did not name any specific corporations. Several large technology companies, including Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft, are known to be investing in the development of quantum computing. The inquiry will collect input from various market participants on topics including market structure, competitive conditions, intellectual property, consolidation patterns, and strategic dependencies. Contributions from stakeholders are due by April 30. The Italian watchdog also observed a notable rise in patent applications related to quantum technology, which it stated are increasing faster than in other tech sectors. This trend, described as global tech pre-emption, could reduce market contestability. The regulator further indicated that early acquisitions of quantum startups, including those in Italy where such firms are becoming more numerous, merit increased attention. The regulator expects to conclude the inquiry by December 31. In this Article MSFT-0.31%AMZN+1.06%GOOGL+0.33% Recommended posts Tax Law Changes to Shift Charitable Donation Patterns by 2026 Mar 17, 2026 27 Renewable Energy Investment Hits Record $496.7B in 2025 Amid Procurement Challenges Mar 17, 2026 1 Turner Construction Erects Steel for Geisinger's 11-Story Hospital Tower in Pennsylvania Mar 17, 2026 2 Feeder Cattle Prices and Market Report for March 16, 2026 Mar 17, 2026 15 Market Intelligence Free Data: Insights - Italy Instant access. No credit card needed. Sign in for free Table Dashboard Report Companies Brands Indicators Online access to 2M+ reports, dashboards, and tables. Trusted by Fortune 500 teams.