Microsoft’s business software practices probed by UK competition regulator
By Simon Zekaria ( May 14, 2026, 12:11 GMT | Insight) -- Microsoft is being investigated by the UK's antitrust regulator to determine whether its business software ecosystem has substantial and entrenched market power, a move that could result in conduct requirements or pro-competition interventions. The Competition and Markets Authority said it aimed to understand Microsoft’s market position and if any action may be needed to ensure UK organizations benefit from choice, innovation and competitive prices.Microsoft is being probed by the UK's antitrust regulator to determine whether its business software ecosystem should be deemed to have substantial and entrenched market power, a move that could result in additional conduct requirements or pro-competition interventions....
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