TECH - Microsoft Faces Heightened EU Scrutiny Over Teams Software: Report | Benzinga
Brussels is reportedly poised to unveil fresh antitrust allegations against Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) concerning its videoconferencing platform Teams, signaling continued EU efforts to curb the market dominance of major tech firms.
The European Commission is advancing with formal charges, alleging that the software behemoth is impeding rivals in the sector, as reported by the Financial Times.
Microsoft’s recent efforts to stave off regulatory actions, including proposals to separate Teams from other software packages globally, failed to assuage EU concerns.
EU officials contend that the concessions offered by Microsoft do not adequately address fairness in the market, the report mentioned.
The commission’s scrutiny is fueled by fears that Microsoft might prioritize compatibility with its own products and manipulate pricing, thereby stifling competition and hindering data portability.
The impending charges ...