The European Union (EU) has accused Microsoft of breaching antitrust rules by bundling its Teams and Office products. Despite Microsoft's efforts to unbundled Teams from Microsoft 365 last year, the European Commission deemed the changes insufficient. The EU Commission argues that Microsoft's bundling practices limit customer choice and stifle competition, especially given Microsoft's dominant market position.
In the past, Microsoft faced a hefty fine of 2.2 billion euros for similar practices. If found guilty of these new antitrust violations, the tech giant could face fines up to 10% of its global annual turnover.
Microsoft has pledged to work with the EU to resolve the remaining issues. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how tech companies integrate and bundle their products in the future, highlighting the ongoing tension between tech giants and regulators striving to maintain fair competition in the market.