After almost a decade of Microsoft dodging the backlash against big tech, the FTC is opening an antitrust investigation into Microsoft.
The focus on how Microsoft bundles its cloud products with its office and security tools.
Being “better together” has been Microsoft’s strategy in the enterprise forever and it’s escaped scrutiny mainly because consumer big tech companies like Amazon, Google & Meta took the regulatory spotlight.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/27/ftc-reportedly-opens-antitrust-investigation-into-microsoft/
@carnage4life I have a hard time seeing this investigation continue under the next administration unfortunately
@rowdypixel @carnage4life I give it 50/50, because trump might want to keep the threat around. Depends on Satya kissing the ring
@carnage4life Better late than never, I suppose