Reported 11 months ago
Following an investigation in late July last year regarding Microsoft bundling Microsoft Teams with Office 365 services, the EU Commission has preliminarily determined that Microsoft violated antitrust laws. Even though Microsoft announced plans to separate Microsoft Teams from Office 365 and Microsoft 365 services in the EU region, allowing users to opt out or use Teams separately, the EU Commission believes this action does not absolve Microsoft from monopolistic practices. Microsoft's CEO Brad Smith responded by stating they have already split Teams from their services and provided clear subscription options, aiming to address the Commission's concerns. If the EU Commission ultimately finds Microsoft guilty of impacting market monopolies, Microsoft could face fines amounting to 10% of their annual revenue. Other companies under investigation by the EU Commission include Apple, Google, and Amazon, with Apple recently being fined for breaching digital market laws. Microsoft, like Apple, can appeal the EU Commission's preliminary findings and make adjustments to avoid penalties.
Source: YAHOO