The CMA opens its fourth Strategic Market Status case into Microsoft
Source: The Next Web AI · Category: AI Regulation & Policy
UK CMA opened fourth Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft, focusing on Windows, Office, Teams, Copilot, and cloud licensing. Decision expected February 2027. This follows cloud market inquiry; regulators are now treating Microsoft's bundled AI-software-cloud strategy as a competitive concern. Implication: clients should monitor outcomes; potential impact on Microsoft licensing costs and contract terms.