Europe fines Intel $1.45 billion

May 14, 2009 · Filed Under Computers, Internet, Payments, Software · Comment 

The computer chip maker Intel has been at the business end of a European Commission fine for abusing its place in the computer chip market. This is a show of strength from the regulator that sends out a signal to corporations that antitrust will not be tolerated any more.
The EU commissioner responsible, Neelie Kroes has [...]