The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said it has launched a strategic market status, or SMS, investigation into Microsoftâs (MSFT) business software ecosystem and set out the scope of its probe.
The British competition watchdog said on Thursday that it Newsletters for Every Investor Get daily, sector-specific newsletters packed with expert insights, fresh ideas, and new opportunities
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Entering text into the input field will update the search result below Entering text into the input field will update the search result below Quick Insights The probe could lead to regulatory interventions affecting Microsoft’s market practices, potentially impacting competition and customer choices in the business software ecosystem. The CMA is investigating whether Microsoft’s software bundling, interoperability limits, or default settings restrict competition and reduce customer choice. The CMA claims Microsoft’s software licensing may restrict competition in cloud services, and the investigation will assess if interventions are needed