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Microsoft Splits Office from Teams to Boost Competition

5/17/2025

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In a bold move to tackle EU competition issues, Microsoft will separate Office 365 and Microsoft 365 from the Teams app, offering Office products at a reduced price without Teams. This decision aims to foster fair competition, with the European Commission inviting feedback from rivals before finalizing the proposal.

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Story summary

In a bold move to tackle EU competition issues, Microsoft will separate Office 365 and Microsoft 365 from the Teams app, offering Office products at a reduced price without Teams. This decision aims to foster fair competition, with the European Commission inviting feedback from rivals before finalizing the proposal.