2007 Office Opportunity...ARE YOU READY?
Get ready for the launch of the next version of the Microsoft Office productivity platform. The 2007 Microsoft Office System includes new and improved suites, applications, servers and services. In this section, you will find Office news , product information , and training resources to help you capitalize on the partner opportunities around this new technology.
What’s New
The Office Compatibility Pack allows backward compatibility, so that previous versions of Office can open and save files in the new file format.
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News and Announcements
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2007 Microsoft Office System Broadcast
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“Better Together” -- Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Learn how the combination of these exciting new technologies takes software to new heights.
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Guide to the New User Interface
When planning the release of the 2007 Microsoft Office System, we took on the challenge of making the core Office applications easier to work with. The result of these efforts is a user interface that makes it easier for people to get more out of Office applications so they can deliver better results faster.
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New Business Intelligence Capabilities
Jeff Raikes, president of the Microsoft Business Division, unveils the exciting roadmap for new business intelligence capabilities, starting with the release of Microsoft Office Business Scorecard Manager 2005.
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What’s New in Windows SharePoint Services
Learn about Windows SharePoint Services version 3 - what it offers as an application service for Windows Server 2003 and as a platform for 2007 Office SharePoint Servers.
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Guide to Office Open XML formats Architecture
By default, documents created in the next release of the Microsoft Office system of products will be based on new, XML-based file formats. These new formats are distinct from the binary-based file format that has been a mainstay of past Microsoft Office releases. The new Office XML formats will introduce a number of benefits not only to developers and the solutions they build, but also to individual users and organizations of all sizes.
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Product Resources
2007 Microsoft Office System Suites
The 2007 Microsoft Office System will be available in seven different suites, catering for student, home, small business, and organizational use.
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2007 Microsoft Office Suites Comparison
Download this whitepaper and learn more about the major functionality differences between the 2007 Microsoft Office suites — Microsoft Office Standard 2007, Office Professional Plus 2007, and Office Enterprise 2007.
2007 Microsoft Office Suites Comparison
The Future of the Microsoft Office System
Get the latest news on the next release of Microsoft Office products. Find out what’s the horizon for the Office System, and see what role Business Intelligence will play.
The Future of Microsoft Office
2007 Microsoft Office System Servers
Are you ready for the 2007 Microsoft Office system release? Learn about the expansion of business opportunities with this new platform.
2007 Office System Servers
2007 Microsoft Office System Preview
Visit the 2007 Microsoft Office System preview site and explore the resources available. You can register to receive news and Beta information, take a video tour of the new user interface, learn about the product servers, programs and suites, and discover the benefits this exciting new technology will bring to the world of work.
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2007 Microsoft Office System Programs
Learn more about the programs within the 2007 Microsoft Office System and how their features and functionality have changed from previous Office editions.
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2007 Microsoft Office System Tips and Tricks
Save time and work smarter. Find out more about the latest features and new components of the 2007 Microsoft Office system release.
2007 Office System Tips and Tricks
2007 Microsoft Office System FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the upcoming release of the 2007 Microsoft Office System.
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2007 Microsoft Office System: Plan and Deploy with Confidence
View this ongoing Webcast series to learn about new components for enterprise content management, enterprise project management, and business intelligence. Also, get information to help you plan, deploy, and integrate your system.
2007 Office System Planning and Deployment
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Training for the 2007 Microsoft Office System
Take one of these online courses to get a head start on developing your sales and technical skills for the 2007 Microsoft Office System.
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2007 Microsoft Office System Presentations
View these presentations to learn about the key features in the 2007 Microsoft Office system and how you can benefit from the partner opportunities surrounding the new platform.
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Upcoming 2007 Microsoft Office System Specializations
Are you ready for the 2007 Microsoft Office system release? Learn about the expansion of business opportunities with this new platform.
Upcoming 2007 Office System Specializations
2007 Microsoft Office System Partner Vision Presentation
This PowerPoint deck provides a high-level overview of the 2007 Microsoft Office system and a glimpse at future investment areas.
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Get a Quickstart
Enroll in the Quickstart program and help drive robust 2007 Microsoft Office system Search solutions.
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Information Workers Solution Competency
Discover more about how the Information Worker Solutions Competency can help you get your share of the huge Partner services opportunities around the 2007 Microsoft Office System.
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Resources for Partners, ISVs, developers and IT Professionals
The 2007 Microsoft Office System is an advanced solution that includes clients, servers, services, and tools. Built around XML and a set of new extensibility technologies, it gives you the ability to build business applications, quickly and easily, that range from collaboration and enterprise content management to business intelligence and project management.
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