Microsoft's business software heft to come under heavier UK antitrust scrutiny
By Simon Zekaria ( October 16, 2026, 09:38 GMT | Insight) -- Microsoft should be designated as having “strategic market status” over its business software, the UK competition regulator proposed in a move that could lead to conduct requirements or pro-competitive interventions. The CMA said action may be needed so UK businesses and organizations are assured of choice, innovation and competitive prices. It aims for a final decision by February. Microsoft rejected the move, saying all its products were "open and interoperable."Microsoft should be designated as having “strategic market status” over its business software, the UK competition regulator proposed on Friday in a move that could lead to conduct requirements or pro-competitive interventions....
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