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Microsoft previews perpetual license Office LTSC to enterprises

Microsoft has released to corporate customers a preview of its next pay-once, perpetual license version of Office: the tongue-twistingly named Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021. Microsoft last week released to corporate customers a preview of the next pay-once, perpetual license version of its Office suite. The application bundle — by far the productivity standard in business — … Read more

Next up on Microsoft’s dust heap: Office 2010

The end of support for Office 2010 is coming up in less than 10 months. What does that mean for companies still running the aging Office suite? We’ve got answers. With Windows 7’s retirement from support now behind everyone, the next major marker for a Microsoft expiration arrives in a little less than 10 months, when … Read more

What happens after Windows 7’s retirement?

The January end-of-support deadline for Windows 7 is fast approaching. Here’s a rundown of some of the issues companies should keep in mind as that date draws near. The Redmond doctor came into the room, huffed a chair into place, but wouldn’t meet Windows 7’s eyes, just stared at the desk. “I’m afraid it’s bad … Read more

Microsoft launches Office 2019 for Windows, macOS

The company also committed to a successor version, ending speculation that this year’s release would be the last that doesn’t require a subscription. Microsoft recently launched Office 2019 for Windows and macOS, giving its most important customers – volume licensees – first crack at the application suite. Also on Monday, the Redmond, Wash. company committed … Read more

Growing reliance on cloud will need tighter IT management

By 2022, over $1.3tn will be spent on cloud computing and related services globally, and IT leaders will need to figure out how to manage it all. The latest forecast from analyst Gartner predicts that more than $1.3tn in IT spending will be directly or indirectly affected by the shift to cloud by 2022. According to Gartner, 28% of … Read more