"Our aim is to understand how these markets are developing, Microsoft's position within them and to consider what, if any, targeted action may be needed to ensure UK organizations can benefit from choice, innovation and competitive prices,"
"The organization will take a look into the company's cloud licensing practices. The CMA has stated that the inquiry will conclude by February. At that point, Microsoft could get slapped with a strategic market label."
"A strategic market designation doesn't automatically assume wrongdoing, but will give the CMA more leeway when conducting further interventions."
"Microsoft says it's "committed to working quickly and constructively with the CMA to facilitate its review of the business software market.""
The UK Competition and Markets Authority will begin a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem. The inquiry will assess whether bundling Windows, Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot, and related Office products is uncompetitive. The CMA will examine how these markets are developing, Microsoft’s position, and whether targeted action is needed to support choice, innovation, and competitive prices for UK organizations. The investigation will also review Microsoft’s cloud licensing practices. The process is expected to conclude by February, when Microsoft could receive a strategic market designation. Microsoft stated it is committed to working with the CMA to facilitate the review. A strategic market designation does not automatically imply wrongdoing but can increase the CMA’s ability to intervene.
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