Microsoft’s Strategy for Office

This topic came up in a discussion at work yesterday – what is Microsoft doing with Microsoft Office at the moment? What is Microsoft’s strategy with respect to its office productivity suite? The answer seems clear to me. Let’s look at recent trends.

Recognising That The Cloud Is About More Than Price And Convenience

As the cloud computing market matures, consumers of cloud services are beginning to realise that successful use of the cloud means more than just getting a cheap and convenient service. Two new documents from the European Union and New Zealand highlight the importance of covering off other factors when buying or using cloud services. The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) has released a document – Procure Secure – which sets out guidelines on how to measure and monitor security of cloud computing services on an ongoing basis. The New Zealand Computer Society is facilitating a Cloud Computing Code of Practice, and has just released a draft for public consultation.