According to the report of Yasyad News, quoted by AFP, the investigation to find out that the American software giant is defending and abusing its position in the market, is being done while computer users after the spread of the corona virus They have widely used online meeting apps. European Union Antitrust Commissioner Margaret Vestager says: Remote communication and collaboration tools like “Tims” have become an inseparable part of many businesses in Europe. We must therefore ensure that the market for such products remains competitive and that companies are free to choose products that suit their needs. The spokesperson of Microsoft also announced that the company is cooperating with the commission in carrying out the investigation.
Teams is a platform that allows users to communicate with each other through messaging, video calling, and file sharing. The motivation of the EU Commission’s investigation is also the complaint of “Slack” company in July 2020. Slack is an American start-up and a competitor of Tims. This company complained to the top managers of the European Union at the same time as it reduced its sales from the market. Other competitors of Teams include Zoom, Google Meet and Cisco’s Webex.
