UK-based software reseller sues Microsoft for £270 million
(Windows Phone Central)

A UK-based software reseller claims that Microsoft`s actions caused losses of £270 million. What you need to know Software reseller ValueLicensing is suing Microsoft for £270 million. The lawsuit centers around Microsoft encouraging businesses to give up licenses for discounts rather than selling them to companies like ValueLicensing. ValueLicensing claims that Microsoft`s actions resulted in a gross loss of £270 million. Microsoft is getting sued by UK-based software reseller ValueLicensing. The lawsuit alleges that Microsoft is using `anticompetitive` practices to get companies to give up licenses in exchange for discounts rather than selling the licenses to companies like ValueLicensing (via Forbes). ValueLicensing is a certified provider of pre-owned Microsoft software licenses. ValueLicensing`s website even has a Microsoft Partner Network icon on its about page. The company sells pre-owned Microsoft volume licenses and has operated since 2009. The business model of Val...