Microsoft has added the Office moniker to its upcoming enterprise instant-messaging software in a branding move intended to heighten the product's appeal to potential business buyers.
For years, Microsoft has been trying to add features to Office without them getting in the way of people who already know their way around the software.
COMMENTARY--When the next version of MS Office ships later this year, it'll come in at least six different editions. There'll be two different versions of some apps. Confusing, huh? Let me try to clear it up for you.
"Open to new ideas. Plays well with others."
Recognising a shift in the way people work, Microsoft is putting more emphasis on collaboration in the next version of Office.
COMMENTARY--When the next version of MS Office ships later this year, it'll come in at least six different editions. There'll be two different versions of some apps. Confusing, huh? Let me try to clear it up for you.
Technology is allowing workers to stay in contact no matter where they are. How do you choose the right combination of hardware, software, data transport, and voice transport, then secure the whole lot and make sure your organisation is set up to take advantage?
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Microsoft has added the Office moniker to its upcoming enterprise instant-messaging software in a branding move intended to heighten the product's appeal to potential business buyers.
Microsoft Office may be the standard, but there are a variety of competitors--old and new--that look like giving it a decent run for its money.
ELOoffice 7.0 interfaces with a very wide range applications, has excellent scalability through professional and enterprise versions, and has local technical support. Overall it is a well featured document management system and offered at a very good price.
COMMENTARY--When the next version of MS Office ships later this year, it'll come in at least six different editions. There'll be two different versions of some apps. Confusing, huh? Let me try to clear it up for you.
"Open to new ideas. Plays well with others."
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