Also unveils free upgrade program that runs until September 30
Microsoft will officially launch Office 2010 to businesses at an event slated for May 12.
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Telstra report finds productivity a higher priority than front line services delivery and reduced cost
The drive to increase productivity is the number one concern for government organisations, according to Telstra’s Government Productivity Report.
IT leaders continue to focus on reducing costs, while improving productivity and effectiveness
CIOs and IT leaders can see the light at the end of the dark economic tunnel, but that hasn’t shifted the majority of their focus from increasing productivity and reducing costs, according to recent research.
A good number of services already allow you to put your own computer in the cloud for free
Both Google and Microsoft are making big promises about browser-based environments that allow you to access documents, spreadsheets, calendars, contacts, and more, all in one place online.
Browser-based software can work better than desktop tools at a free--or cheap--price.
I'm looking forward to
Microsoft's
browser-based edition of Office. While the company isn't leading the trend to cloud-based apps, it's certainly in the middle of the movement. Microsoft's suite will be released next year, but you can save money by accessing online office-style apps right now. In-browser productivity suites are typically free. Plus, I like them for lightweight systems, such as netbooks, where Microsoft's desktop suite feels too bloated for even typing.
Report says business should turn to consumer technology
Business software that employees find difficult to use is costing Australian business an estimated $49 billion a year, equivalent to a wasted 1.2 billion hours, according to new research from e-document and printing software vendor Global Graphics.
IT a key driver for increased efficiency
News on the state of the economy may be worsening by the day, but that hasn't stopped Telstra from releasing a free report on the “productivity gap” experienced by Australia's top 300 enterprise and government organizations, and how IT can help fix it.
