Microsoft's Antitrust Resolution: Office Without Teams Offer

Microsoft has proposed selling its Office suite without Teams at a reduced price and enhancing interoperability for competitors, addressing EU antitrust concerns. This proposal, following a complaint by Slack in 2020, aims to resolve the issue and provide Europeans with more options, avoiding potential fines.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Brussels | Updated: 16-05-2025 15:23 IST | Created: 16-05-2025 15:23 IST

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Microsoft has taken a significant step to resolve a protracted EU antitrust case by proposing to sell its Office software without the Teams application at a reduced price.

Additionally, the tech giant will offer improved interoperability access for competitors, according to its announcement and the European Commission's follow-up statement on Friday.

Triggered by a complaint from Salesforce-owned Slack in 2020, the case could have resulted in a substantial fine for Microsoft. However, the company's officials, including Vice President for European Government Affairs Nanna-Louise Linde, expressed confidence that the offer is a clear solution to concerns and will enhance consumer choice across Europe.

(With inputs from agencies.)