OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch was staged as a Google-friendly moment — Gmail and Google Calendar were shown on-screen — but the quiet, rapid work under the hood handed Microsoft a far broader, more consequential prize: deeper GPT-5 integration across Teams, SharePoint, GitHub, Copilot, and Azure that...
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HR365’s Employee Directory 365 arrives on Microsoft’s marketplace as a tightly scoped, SharePoint‑native directory that promises rapid deployment, deep Microsoft 365 integration, and AI‑enhanced search — a simple idea executed with cloud‑native discipline and aggressive go‑to‑market positioning...
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CellTrust’s SL2 is now listed in Microsoft AppSource and is available directly through the Microsoft Teams Store, bringing enterprise-grade mobile message capture and compliance controls into the Teams workflow and lowering the friction for regulated organisations to govern SMS, WhatsApp and...
Title: Microsoft 365 Copilot gets GPT‑5 sessions: what it means for your tenant, your budget, and your workflows
Executive summary
Microsoft has begun rolling out the option to run selected Microsoft 365 Copilot chats on GPT‑5, with a “Try GPT‑5” control appearing for licensed users in Copilot...
In the predawn hours of a recent Saturday, tens of thousands of Microsoft users awoke to a digital world in flux. Core productivity tools like Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft 365 were suddenly and unexpectedly out of reach for millions across the globe. For many, the incident was more than a...
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OpenAI's recent enhancements to ChatGPT signal a strategic move into the domain traditionally dominated by Google Docs and Microsoft's Word for the web. By introducing features that facilitate document collaboration and real-time communication, OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as a formidable...
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Microsoft 365 users across multiple regions were left frustrated on Monday evening as core productivity services, including Outlook and Teams, experienced widespread outages. The disruption, which quickly gained traction on social media platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitter)...
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In February 2025, Microsoft introduced a unified eDiscovery experience within the Purview portal, marking a significant evolution in its compliance and legal discovery tools. This modernization aims to streamline eDiscovery workflows, offering a centralized platform that integrates both standard...
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In a strategic move to unify its productivity and AI initiatives, Microsoft has appointed LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to oversee its consumer and small business productivity software division. This newly formed "Productivity and Business Processes" group encompasses flagship products such as...
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Microsoft’s decision to globally unbundle its Teams collaboration platform from the iconic Office suite represents not only a significant juncture for the tech giant but also an undeniable shift within the broader productivity software landscape. This strategic maneuver, prompted by persistent...
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 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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The simmering antitrust battle between Microsoft and the European Union over Teams and Office 365 bundling is finally coming to a head, offering crucial lessons for both industry insiders and Windows enthusiasts. As the regulatory haze clears, the saga tells as much about power, policy, and the...
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In a striking move with significant implications for both the tech industry and business users across Europe, Microsoft has officially proposed to unbundle its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites from its Teams collaboration app in response to mounting antitrust scrutiny from the European Union...
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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 entanglement with EU regulators over its bundling of the Teams workplace communication app with its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 software suites has rapidly evolved into one of the most consequential antitrust sagas in the global technology landscape. The stakes are substantial, not...
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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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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 engagement with the European Commission over the inclusion of Teams in its productivity suites has cast a spotlight on both the company’s approach to business practices and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping global technology markets. The public consultation launched by the...
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As European regulators intensify their scrutiny of Big Tech’s influence on the digital marketplace, Microsoft’s recent decision to unbundle its popular Teams collaboration platform from Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites marks a significant, calculated response that could reverberate through...
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