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Microsoft to unbundle Office and Teams globally following years-long criticism
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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Microsoft is releasing a new version of its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscription services that will exclude Teams, following regulatory scrutiny from the European Union and complaints from competitor Slack. Last year, Microsoft agreed to sell Office 365 without including Microsoft Teams in the EU and Switzerland. Businesses have argued that Microsoft has an unfair advantage by bundling the two offerings together. Microsoft stated that the unbundling addresses feedback from the European Commission and provides more flexibility for multinational companies. The new Office 365 lineups are set to be introduced soon.
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Microsoft to unbundle Teams from Office in bid to allay EU antitrust concerns
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Microsoft will separate its Teams chat and video app from its Office product to address concerns of anti-competitive behavior and avoid potential EU antitrust fines. The move follows a European Commission investigation prompted by a complaint from Slack in 2020. The changes will allow customers to choose a business suite without Teams and enhance interoperability with rival communication solutions. Teams will be offered at a lower price to enterprise customers in Europe, and Microsoft will develop a method for hosting Office web applications within competing apps and services. The changes will be effective from October 1st in Europe and Switzerland.
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Microsoft to separate Teams and Office globally amid antitrust scrutiny
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Microsoft will now offer its chat and video app Teams separately from its Office product worldwide, following its earlier unbundling in Europe. This move aims to avoid any potential antitrust fines from the European Commission, which has been investigating Microsoft's tying of Office and Teams since a complaint by rival app Slack. While bundling the products together has given Microsoft an advantage, the company believes that offering Teams separately provides more flexibility for multinational companies. Microsoft is introducing new Microsoft 365 and Office 365 packages without Teams outside of Europe, as well as a standalone Teams offering for enterprise customers in those regions.
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As Microsoft unbundles Teams, it might not have the impact on Slack you think
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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Microsoft has announced that it will unbundle Teams from Office 365 in the future. This move comes after years of complaints from Slack, which accused Microsoft of anti-competitive behavior for bundling Teams with its Office suite. However, analysts believe that the unbundling may not have a significant impact on Slack's market share, as many larger companies have already made their choice in communication and collaboration tools. Microsoft's decision could actually help them gain more customers outside of their existing Office ecosystem. Overall, it seems that Microsoft's bundling strategy has been successful, with over 320 million users worldwide compared to Slack's 32 million.
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I tried Microsoft's AI-powered assistant, Copilot. The tool helpfully attends meetings and summarizes emails, but it's best to treat it as a rookie intern.
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft recently launched Copilot for Office 365, an AI-powered productivity tool that can attend meetings, write emails, and summarize documents. It integrates with Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Users can ask the tool to summarize long documents, turn them into presentations or spreadsheets, reply to emails, and even scan through inboxes. Copilot can also record meetings, provide transcripts, and categorize discussion points into "chapters." While the tool has its advantages, Microsoft advises users to treat it as a rookie intern and ensure careful editing and verification of its work.
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Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Microsoft has been accused by the European Union of violating antitrust rules by bundling its Teams messaging and video conferencing app with its business software. The European Commission believes that Microsoft restricted competition by tying Teams to core office productivity applications and not giving customers a choice. The Commission is concerned that this gives Teams an unfair advantage over competitors and inhibits innovation in the market. Microsoft has made some changes in response but the Commission says more needs to be done. The company could face a fine or be required to implement remedies. Rival company Slack has filed a complaint alleging that Microsoft abused its dominance.
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India’s work-life balance debate intensifies: Here’s what’s happening across IT and tech majors - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
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India’s tech and IT companies are facing scrutiny over work-life balance issues. Companies like Genpact and Infosys are introducing monitoring systems to track work hours, while facing criticism over long workdays. Infosys has implemented alerts for excessive working hours, and Genpact has been criticized for unofficially promoting long work hours for incentives. TCS has introduced policies to minimize idle time and stress physical office presence, prompting criticism from labor unions. The industry grapples with balancing productivity and employee well-being.
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On May 5, Microsoft’s Skype will shut down for good
Arstechnica
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5m ago
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Microsoft will officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, after over 21 years. Users will transition to Microsoft Teams, with their Skype credentials allowing access to existing contacts and chats in Teams. Skype premium subscribers will remain active until then, and Skype Credits can still be used through a web interface and inside Teams. This move marks a shift, as Windows 11 already bundled Teams instead of Skype, reflecting a broader industry trend.
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Microsoft outage strikes again, disrupting Calendar and Teams: Report | Mint
Livemint
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8m ago
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Microsoft 365 is currently facing a widespread outage, leaving users unable to access services like Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. The disruption started around 2:34 PM and is affecting users globally. Reports suggest that the outage is impacting several Microsoft services, causing difficulties for businesses and individuals who rely on these tools. Microsoft is actively investigating the issue and has provided a workaround for affected users. They have also reassured users that they are working on resolving the problem.
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German competition watchdog vows closer eye on Microsoft
Economic Times
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10m ago
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- Germany's competition watchdog has classified Microsoft as a company with paramount cross-market significance for competition. - Microsoft's products are widely used and essential in companies, public authorities, and private households. - The Bundeskartellamt's classification means that Microsoft will face stronger supervision and potential bans on anti-competitive practices. - The new powers also apply to Apple, Google, and Meta, putting them under the same scrutiny. - Microsoft recognizes its responsibility to support a healthy competitive environment and pledges to work proactively and collaboratively with the Bundeskartellamt. - In June, the European Commission charged Microsoft with antitrust violations related to its integration of Teams with its Office product.
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Microsoft's reshuffle continues as Bing chief plans to exit the role. It comes days after Satya Nadella poached Mustafa Suleyman.
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft is going through another reshuffle as the company announced new leadership changes. Inflection AI's co-founder Mustafa Suleyman has been appointed as EVP and CEO of Microsoft AI. Mikhail Parakhin, who led Bing search engine and advertising, will be exploring new roles, while Pavan Davuluri will take charge of Microsoft's Windows and Surface teams. Microsoft has also brought on board several members of the Inflection AI team, including co-founder Karén Simonyan, who will act as Chief Scientist. The company is continuing to invest in AI development for Bing, Windows, and Office.
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