Microsoft to rejig Office-Teams cost to avoid EU fine
Briefly

Microsoft is reportedly strategizing to widen the price distinction between its Microsoft 365 suite, which includes Teams, and the standalone Teams application. This move is intended to alleviate antitrust concerns raised by the European Commission since July 2023. The Commission's scrutiny centers around potential distribution advantages granted to Microsoft through the bundling of Teams, which may be perceived as anti-competitive behavior. Facing the repercussions of these allegations, Microsoft is adapting its pricing framework in a bid to comply with EU regulations.
Microsoft is adjusting pricing strategies for its Microsoft 365 suite and standalone Teams app to mitigate potential EU antitrust fines, responding to regulatory scrutiny.
Since July 2023, the European Commission has been examining Microsoft’s bundling of Teams with its Office suite, raising concerns about anti-competitive behavior.
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