Microsoft Set to Dodge EU Fine With Offer to Unbundle Teams

Microsoft Corp. is set to avoid a potentially hefty antitrust fine from the European Union (EU) after offering to unbundle its Teams video-conferencing app. The EU had been investigating the alleged illegal bundling of Teams with other Microsoft products, which could have resulted in a significant fine. However, the EU has received positive feedback on Microsoft's offer to address the concerns, potentially allowing the company to avoid the fine. The proposed settlement would involve Microsoft allowing users to choose whether they want to install Teams or not, rather than having it bundled with other Microsoft products. This move is seen as a way for Microsoft to address the EU's competition concerns and reach a resolution without facing a potentially costly fine. The EU's investigation into the matter is ongoing, but the positive feedback on Microsoft's offer suggests a potential resolution may be reached in the near future.