Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has initiated an antitrust investigation into Microsoft following a formal complaint from Norwegian browser developer Opera. The complaint, filed on July 29, 2025, alleges that Microsoft engages in anti-competitive practices by...
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The ongoing evolution of digital collaboration platforms has defined a transformative era in workplace communication, with Microsoft Teams standing out as one of the most influential players in this landscape. Over the past several years, Teams has rapidly grown from a nascent entrant into a...
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The alarm bell rings across the digital world: centralized AI, guided by a handful of powerful corporations, is tightening its grip over a $4.8 trillion industry, raising unprecedented concerns about digital freedom, transparency, and ethical accountability. This mounting concern is not just...
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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 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...
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