Microsoft charged with EU antitrust violations for bundling Teams
EU charges Microsoft with antitrust violations for bundling Teams with Office 365. This is the first such case in 15 years. Microsoft faces fines and potential changes to its software products.
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EU regulators have charged Microsoft with antitrust violations for bundling its Teams chat app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions. This marks the first time in 15 years that Microsoft has faced such charges in the EU. The European Commission alleges that by tying Teams to its productivity suites, Microsoft is giving the app an unfair advantage over competitors. Despite efforts to address concerns by unbundling Teams from Office in Europe and globally, the charges persist. Microsoft has been handed a statement of objections outlining the EU's concerns and has the opportunity to respond. The investigation was initiated following a complaint by Slack, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive behavior. If found guilty, Microsoft could face a fine of up to 10% of its annual turnover, along with potential remedies to alter its software products. This case echoes past antitrust actions against Microsoft, such as the unbundling of Windows Media Player and the implementation of a browser ballot box. Microsoft is collaborating with the EU to find solutions to the current allegations.
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