EC Accuses Microsoft Of Antitrust Violations For Bundling Teams
From Nasdaq: 2024-06-25 17:34:45
The European Commission accuses Microsoft of breaching competition rules by tying Teams to Office 365 and Microsoft 365, restricting competition in communication products.
Teams is a cloud-based tool offering messaging, calling, video meetings, and file sharing, integrating Microsoft and third-party workplace tools.
EU opened antitrust probe in July 2023, concerned about Microsoft’s conduct since April 2019, restricting competition in collaboration products.
Commission states bundling gives Teams a distribution advantage, limiting customer choice and hindering competition and innovation in the European market.
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