Microsoft Teams

Microsoft has reached an agreement with the EU to unbundle Teams from its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites, averting antitrust fines. The move follows a European Commission investigation prompted by a complaint from Slack regarding anti-competitive bundling. Microsoft will offer suites without Teams at a reduced price and facilitate interoperability with rival platforms. The agreement aims to ensure fair market access and prevent hindering competition. Microsoft has increased the price differential and will more prominently advertise suites without Teams. The EU’s decision signals increased scrutiny of tech bundling practices.