Review: In Office 2016 for Windows, collaboration takes center stage

Computerworld Microsoft September 24, 2015 Review: In Office 2016 for Windows, collaboration takes center stage Long available in rivals such as Google Docs, real-time collaborative editing finally comes to Microsoft Office, along with a handful of other useful improvements. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft offers half-price Office to entice users of older versions 2. Microsoft shortchanges Office for Mac customers on support 3. Cook, Bezos, Nadella to meet today with Chinese President Xi in Seattle 4. Microsoft raises prices of Office one-time licenses 5% to 7% 5. Windows 10 begins to eat into Windows 7's usage share White Paper: Qualys Inc. Vulnerability Management Begins at the Endpoint As mobility and the global network infrastructure expands, the need for security assessment and policy compliance is essential. See how CIOs, CSOs and CTOs can stay ahead of evolving global network security and read about the next phase of innovation in security assessment. Learn More Microsoft offers half-price Office to entice users of older versions Microsoft announced a promotion aimed at getting users of old versions of Office onto its subscription service. READ MORE Microsoft shortchanges Office for Mac customers on support Although Microsoft crafted Office 2016 for Mac to be much more like its Windows sibling, one thing hasn't changed: Mac Office 2016 users continue to get the short end of the support stick. READ MORE White Paper: Seagate Technology The Smart Strategy for Data Protection Future-proofing your organization when it comes to data protection can be a tricky proposition. Stack the odds in your favor by learning about the options that will scale accordingly with your company. Learn more. Cook, Bezos, Nadella to meet today with Chinese President Xi in Seattle The top executives of five of the biggest tech companies in the U.S. will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Seattle. READ MORE Microsoft raises prices of Office one-time licenses 5% to 7% Microsoft today launched Office 2016 for Windows, and simultaneously raised prices of the stand-alone licenses for both it and the Mac edition between 5% and 7%. READ MORE Windows 10 begins to eat into Windows 7's usage share Although it initially tempted Windows 8.1 users, Windows 10 has increasingly grown its usage share at the expense of the much more widely used Windows 7. READ MORE White Paper: RSA Security Inc Maximize Your Endpoint Security Learn why the right endpoint technology is critical to a successful security strategy, and see the 4 key elements to consider. Learn More Peruse our library of free digital magazines! Choose from a collection of smartly designed digital magazines, which include our most popular departments -- News Analysis, Features, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. 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