Microsoft to unbundle Teams software in Europe in bid to abate EU antitrust concerns

Microsoft will unbundle its chat and videoconference service Teams from its Microsoft 365 productivity suite to address European Union antitrust concerns, offering the packages without Teams at a discounted price starting October 1.

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Posted 8/31/2023, 7:47:28 AM

Microsoft to unbundle Teams software in Europe in bid to abate EU antitrust concerns

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

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