Microsoft Planner has long served as the heart of lightweight project management in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, thriving on its simplicity and integration with Teams and other productivity applications. But, as remote work normalizes and cross-departmental collaboration becomes the baseline...
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During Microsoft's Build 2025 conference, a significant incident underscored the need for enhanced privacy features in virtual collaboration tools. Neta Haiby, Microsoft's head of AI security, inadvertently disclosed confidential information regarding Walmart's AI initiatives during a live...
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Virgin Media O2 Business has set a new benchmark in unified communications for the UK, introducing Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile to its portfolio and underscoring their commitment to empowering a flexible, productive workforce. As businesses in every sector grapple with hybrid and field-based...
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Pressure was mounting at Microsoft’s Build 2025 developer conference as Neta Haiby, head of AI security for the tech giant, began her keynote livestream. The session abruptly turned into a case study in why digital privacy features are not just “nice to have” but critical—when Haiby...
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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 ongoing tussle with European Union regulators over the integration of Teams with its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites represents one of the highest-stakes antitrust battles in the modern digital era. As collaborative tools become integral to business operations, the outcome of...
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Microsoft 365 has once again catapulted itself to the forefront of enterprise productivity with what CEO Satya Nadella has described as its “biggest update since Teams launched.” This seismic shift centers around Microsoft 365 Copilot, a suite of AI-fueled features that not only streamlines...
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For years, Microsoft Teams users have clamored for a richer way to show their reactions in conversations, and soon their requests will finally be answered: multiple emoji reactions per message—a staple on rival collaboration platforms—are about to become a reality in Teams. This supposedly minor...
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When Microsoft unveils a new iteration of its 365 Copilot, IT pros everywhere simultaneously groan and cheer, bracing themselves for a tide of AI-fueled features that promise both productivity nirvana and—let’s be honest—a fresh source of service desk tickets.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: A New...
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The European Commission’s recent scrutiny of Microsoft’s bundling of Teams with its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over anticompetitive behavior in the technology sector. This case, which has its roots in formal investigations opened in July 2023...
In a move that underscores both the intense regulatory scrutiny facing global technology giants and the pivotal role of workplace software in the modern digital economy, Microsoft has taken significant steps to address antitrust concerns within the European Union. The company’s decision to offer...
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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...
Microsoft’s long-standing dominance in the productivity suite market has yet again come under regulatory scrutiny, this time over concerns about the bundling of its Teams collaboration platform with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites. This challenge, catalyzed by complaints from competitors...
Microsoft’s rapid ascent in the communications and productivity software market is a story deeply entwined with the spectacular rise of Teams. Once a modest chat and collaboration tool bundled within Microsoft 365, Teams morphed into a near-ubiquitous solution for enterprises and institutions...
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For more than two years now, Microsoft has found itself embroiled in a complex antitrust investigation sparking debates and regulatory action across the European Union. As the dust appears to be settling, the implications of the probe against Microsoft—centered on its Teams messaging and...
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Microsoft’s relationship with European regulators has entered a critical phase as the tech giant moves to quell persistent antitrust concerns surrounding the integration of its Teams communication app with its best-selling Office 365 and Microsoft 365 productivity suites. This issue, rooted in a...
The latest chapter in the protracted antitrust saga between Microsoft and European regulators signals a possible end to one of the software industry’s most closely watched competition cases. As the European Commission seeks public comment on Microsoft’s latest set of proposed commitments...
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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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The European Union's protracted antitrust investigation into Microsoft's bundling of its Teams application with the Office suite 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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