The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has invited comments on its proposed decision to designate Microsoft as having strategic market status (SMS) within its business software ecosystem. This provisional assessment indicates that Microsoft meets the statutory conditions for such a designation.
The CMA is accepting comments on this proposed decision and related documents until 5pm on 13 November 2026. Responses can be submitted via the consultation portal or by email.
Microsoft has confirmed that any confidentiality agreements will not prevent parties from responding to this consultation. The CMA plans to make a final decision on the matter by 13 February 2027.