Microsoft Office 14
Hot on the heels of Windows 7 is none other than Microsoft Office. How can Microsoft launch Windows 7 without a new version of Microsoft Office to work with it? That would be like burgers without fries, or for the ladies, shoes without a matching handbag. Sacrilegious, isn't it?
Well, fret not. Microsoft has been working on a spanking new Microsoft Office just for you, and we have the preliminary details. You can rest assured we will keep you updated on the new Microsoft Office 14 as and when we receive more details, just as we did for Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8 and more!
Updated @ April 20 : Updated the article with the official name for Office 14, and new additions to the Office 14 program milestones.
New! Official Name
Microsoft has announced that Office 14 has officially been named Microsoft Office 2010.
Updated! Office 14 Program Milestones
Key Program Activities |
Planned Dates |
Description |
Office 14 Overview |
Q2 2009 |
Overview of Office 14 product offerings (SKU line-up) and customer value proposition. |
Office 14 Pricing |
Q3 2009 |
OEM royalty rates for Office 14 (not consumer pricing) |
OEM Incentive Programs |
Q3 2009 |
Referral payment program or other incentives for Office 14 |
OEM Marketing Readiness |
Q4 2009 |
Office 14 marketing strategy and opportunities for OEM partners |
Technical Previews |
Throughout 2009 |
Microsoft will release the technical preview of Office 2010, together with other Office related products like Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2010, Microsoft® Office Visio® 2010, and Microsoft® Office Project 2010. |
Exchange Server 2010 Beta |
April 15, 2009 |
The beta version of Exchange Server 2010 is now available worldwide and will be available for sale in the second half of 2009. |
RTM Estimate |
1H 2010 * |
Estimated time of Office 14 release to manufacturing. |
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* Although Microsoft cannot be clearer at this point in time, it is very likely that Microsoft Office 14 will RTM in early 2010, probably by end of Q1.
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Date | Revision | Revision History |
26-03-2009 |
1.0 |
Initial Release. |
20-04-2009 |
1.1 |
Updated the article with the official name for Office 14, and new additions to the Office 14 program milestones. |