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The European Commission’s ongoing scrutiny of Microsoft’s bundling practices has reignited a heated debate about fair competition, digital market dominance, and the future trajectory of collaborative software in Europe. The Commission’s recent call for public comment on Microsoft’s proposals to...
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Microsoft’s long-running battle with European Union antitrust regulators over its Teams video-conferencing software appears poised for a dramatic turning point—one that could reshape the company’s global product strategy and redefine competition in the digital collaboration space. The recent...
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Microsoft’s decision to unbundle its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites from the Teams app in Europe has sent shockwaves across the technology and regulatory landscape, triggering debate among business leaders, IT professionals, antitrust experts, and enterprise customers alike. At the heart of...
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The European Union's protracted antitrust investigation into Microsoft's bundling of its Teams application with Office 365 appears to be approaching a resolution. The European Commission has initiated a public consultation on Microsoft's latest commitments aimed at addressing competition...
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Microsoft’s lengthy battle with European Union antitrust regulators over the bundling of its Teams collaboration software with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 has reached a pivotal moment. The company has proposed a series of far-reaching, global concessions that stand to reshape not only the way...
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Microsoft’s decision to unbundle Teams from Office in Europe is a strategic move that may help the company avoid another large fine from the European Union. This action responds to complaints from competitors like Slack (owned by Salesforce) and Alfaview...
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Microsoft’s strategic response to mounting European Union antitrust scrutiny centers on a recalibration of its flagship productivity suite—Office 365 and Microsoft 365—decoupling Teams to offer customers a clearer pricing distinction and enhanced platform choice. This proactive move, prompted by...
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Microsoft’s decades-long dominance in the workplace productivity sector faces fresh scrutiny as it seeks to sidestep a potentially hefty European Union antitrust fine by offering to unbundle its collaborative Teams app from its ubiquitous Office suite. The move—first reported by Reuters—is a...
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Microsoft's ongoing antitrust saga with the European Commission has taken a decisive new turn, as the tech giant’s proposed commitments regarding its Teams platform are now under formal consultation in Brussels. For years, Microsoft’s bundling of Teams with its ubiquitous Office 365 and...
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For years, Microsoft’s dominance in the productivity software market has been a cornerstone of both its commercial success and its frequent encounters with global regulators. In a landscape characterized by rapid technological change, sharp competition, and intense scrutiny on Big Tech, the...
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