Topic: slack complaint

September 12, 2025

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Microsoft Avoids EU Fine After Unbundling Teams from Office

Microsoft has resolved an EU antitrust investigation by agreeing to separate its Teams application from Office products, avoiding significant fines. The investigation was initiated after a complaint from Slack, which accused Microsoft of using its market dominance to unfairly promote Teams by bun...

Microsoft Dodges EU Fine Over Teams Bundling After Slack Complaint

Microsoft avoided EU antitrust penalties by agreeing to unbundle Teams from its Office suites and offer Teams-free versions at a lower price. The company must also ensure interoperability with rival communication tools and maintain these commitments for seven to ten years. The case, initiated by ...

Microsoft Dodges EU Probe by Unbundling Teams from Office

Microsoft has agreed to separate Teams from its Office and Microsoft 365 suites to avoid an EU antitrust investigation, offering versions without Teams at a lower price and improving interoperability with rivals. The decision resolves a multi-year probe initiated after a complaint from Slack, whi...