Microsoft announced it will be increasing the prices for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites for both commercial and government clients across the globe. The price adjustments are scheduled to take effect starting in July 2026. The move will impact the company's widely used suite of applications which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The decision comes as Microsoft faces increasing competition in the productivity software market, notably from Google's suite of products. The price increases will be applied to businesses and public sector agencies, with the most significant hikes affecting plans for small businesses and frontline workers. No immediate market reaction analysis to this specific announcement was available.