The official launch of Microsoft Office 2010 is under way this morning in New York. The centrepiece of the company's new software suite is the ability to run web-based versions of Excel, Word and other programmes in the Office suite - a move squarely
The official launch of Microsoft Office 2010 is under way this morning in New York.
The centrepiece of the company's new software suite is the ability to run web-based versions of Excel, Word and other programmes in the Office suite - a move squarely designed to counter the growth of online competitor Google Apps, whose commercial version has recently gained high-profile flashship customers such as New Zealand Post.
Office 2010 also features a new version of Outlook, upgraded to include social networking features.
Microsoft New Zealand said that the Rugby Union was among the first customers for its new online products.
The official release date is "mid-June", with consumer pricing yet to be announced.
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