Microsoft Escapes EU Competition Probe By Unbundling Teams
Microsoft avoids EU antitrust fines by unbundling Teams from Office 365, offering customers more choice and boosting fair competition.
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Microsoft Escapes EU Competition Probe By Unbundling Teams Microsoft EU Competition Probe
Microsoft has successfully avoided penalties in the EU competition probe by agreeing to unbundle its Teams app from Microsoft 365 and Office 365. This decision came after years of scrutiny from the European Commission, which had raised concerns about unfair competition in the business messaging space. By separating Teams from its productivity suites, Microsoft aims to provide customers with more choice while addressing regulatory demands. This move is seen as a strategic step to comply with EU antitrust rules while keeping its enterprise ecosystem competitive. Image Credits:Cesc Maymo / Getty Images Microsoft’s Commitment To EU Competition Probe Settlement
To resolve the EU competition probe, Microsoft pledged to unbundle Teams for the next seven years. Customers across Europe will now be able to purchase Microsoft 365 and Office 365 without Teams at a lower price, with the option to add the collaboration tool for an additional cost. This adjustment direct…
