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The European technology landscape is bracing for significant changes amid Microsoft’s latest offer to break its long-standing bundle of Office 365 and Microsoft 365 productivity suites from their video conferencing staple, Microsoft Teams, in the European Economic Area (EEA). This announcement...

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...

A quiet but consequential battle has been unfolding in the realm of mobile cloud storage, as Android users of Nextcloud—the European open-source cloud platform—found themselves abruptly losing a fundamental feature: the ability to upload all file types from their devices. While photos and videos...

Microsoft’s public stance on the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure has drawn fresh attention following a recent statement categorically denying claims that its AI or cloud services were used to harm civilians in Gaza. This assertion, issued in the wake of...

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...

Microsoft’s evolving relationship with regulators in the European Union offers a real-time case study on the power of global antitrust oversight, the boundaries of corporate innovation, and the obligations tech giants face as the digital workplace continues to morph at breakneck speed. The tech...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Microsoft’s decision to publicly announce the findings of its internal and external reviews into allegations regarding the use of its technology by the Israeli military in Gaza marks a significant turning point in the role of major tech corporations amidst international conflict. For months, the...

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...

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...

Microsoft’s journey through Europe’s intricate web of antitrust regulations has taken another surprising turn. The EU’s recent announcement that it may forgo hefty fines against the tech giant — provided feedback on Microsoft’s latest proposal proves favorable — could mark a watershed moment in...

The remarkable saga of Microsoft’s dominance in workplace productivity is entering a pivotal new chapter, triggered not by market hunger or sudden innovation but by the steady drumbeat of European Union regulators. With news breaking that Microsoft will separate its Teams collaboration software...

In a landmark move underscoring both regulatory pressure and the dynamic shifts underway in enterprise software, Microsoft has proposed to decouple its ubiquitous Teams collaboration platform from the Office suite, offering a cheaper, Teams-free version to European customers. This bid, detailed...

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...

The recent failure of Microsoft to deliver a special version of Azure for European Union (EU) cloud providers has brought its ongoing conflict with the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) back into sharp focus. More than just a missed deadline, this episode underscores the...

As Microsoft prepares for its highly anticipated developer conference in Seattle, the tech world finds itself once again at the crossroads of innovation, ethics, and activism. Recent events surrounding the company’s relationship with the Israeli government have brought matters of corporate...