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UK investigates Microsoft's dominance in business software market
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposes to designate Microsoft with 'strategic market status' in business software, enabling regulatory intervention in its product bundling practices including Excel, Teams, and Copilot, with a final decision expected by February 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 3 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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You face a regulatory squeeze on product bundling in UK business software, as Microsoft’s moves to restrict competition are under new scrutiny. Adjust your go-to-market plans now to exploit openings if Microsoft must unbundle or alter its licensing.
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3 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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