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Proposed decision: SMS investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem

16 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

16 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Enterprise Software

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed to designate Microsoft as having a Strategic Market Status (SMS) in its business software ecosystem, opening a consultation period for feedback before a final decision in February 2027.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Microsoft gaining SMS status will raise regulatory scrutiny on its business software offerings. Enterprise software founders in the UK should review dependencies on Microsoft and prepare for changed market access conditions.

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1 source · 16 Oct 2026

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Enterprise Softwaremicrosoftsmscmamarket-regulationbusiness-softwareuk