Microsoft usually releases a few large scale public beta versions to remove possible bugs and has done the same by releasing a beta version of Office 365. This service combines Office Web Apps with hosted versions of Exchange and SharePoint as well as Microsoft's Lync product, which provides the online communication and collaboration piece. Besides this, it also has a variety of features which include document creation and sharing, e-mail, instant messaging, online meetings, and public Web sites.
Another Interesting feature of this is that Microsoft Office 365 is cross platform and can be used through a desktop PC, the Web and a Windows Phone 7 smartphone. However, it is also possible to use it on Android, Apple iOS devices as well as the RIM's PlayBook. This service can also be operated on different browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari; though it isn't possible to use it on Safari for iOS.
The beta version of Microsoft Office 365 is available in 36 countries, in 17 languages and will be officially launched later this year.
Microsoft Office 365 basically intends to bring altogether cloud services such as SharePoint, Lync Online, Exchange and Office web applications to all business sizes thus, providing a more enhanced user experience that will help them save money, time and resources . Well, it basically looks like Microsoft is trying to target Google’s apps that has been trying to make inroads against Microsoft‘s market lately.
Microsoft Office 365 is very simple to use and especially designed to cater the needs of various business sizes from the smaller businesses and professionals to big enterprises and educational institutions that are looking for that cloud-based productivity tools without any hassles. Basically,Office 365 promises to bring the following features:
- Access your e-mail and documents wherever and whenever you want
- Work seamlessly with Microsoft Office as well as other programs
- Includes IT phone support and guaranteed security and disaster recovery
- Pay-as-you-go pricing options
- Includes the latest version of Business Productivity Online Suite, which is used by most businesses and professionals nowadays
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