The UK CMA said it could designate Microsoft as having strategic market status in business software, citing concerns over market power in tools like Excel, Word, and Copilot. The regulator cited barriers to switching and bundling practices. Microsoft disagreed. Feedback period ends Nov 13, decision by Feb 13.

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