UK CMA proposes strategic market status for Microsoft's business software
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority provisionally found that Microsoft holds strategic market status across its business software ecosystem, which could lead to binding conduct rules on bundling and interoperability.
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority provisionally found that Microsoft holds strategic market status across its business software ecosystem, which could lead to binding conduct rules on bundling and interoperability. (UK CMA; Computing)
The CMA cited strong positions in PC and server operating systems, security software, productivity suites and databases. Consultation closes Nov 13 and a final decision is due by Feb 13, 2027. Microsoft said it disagrees. (UK CMA; Computing)