Nov. 2003

Below is an excerpt of a research report published by Directions on Microsoft, an independent research firm focused exclusively on Microsoft strategy & technology. More samples of our content, as well as a list of upcoming articles and reports are also available.

C O N T E N T S:

• Executive Summary
• Introduction [Free sample chapter]
• E-Mail with Outlook 2003 and Exchange 2003
• Overview: The Outlook 2003 e-mail client improves e-mail access from home and from mobile PCs, and helps block spam, improvements that could draw the most attention from customers and partners
• Document and Data Sharing with Windows SharePoint Services
• Overview: Windows SharePoint Services (WSS), a free add-on to Windows Server 2003, could help small teams work together on documents more efficiently and with less IT support than they can today
• Smart Client Solutions with XML and Office Applications
• Overview: With support for customer-defined XML schemas in Office 2003, developers can create custom solutions that harness local processing power and storage, offer a familiar interface to users, and provide access to networked data even when working offline
• Controlling E-Mail and Document Sharing with Windows
• Overview: A forthcoming Windows feature called Windows Rights Management Services (RMS) will help organizations control the distribution and use of confidential data such as documents and e-mail messages
• Conclusions and Future Directions
• Overview: Important future developments for the Office System include solution accelerators, online services, and 'Office for Longhorn
• Appendix: Purchasing Office System Solutions
• Overview: An overview of licensing and pricing for the Office system including key licensing principles, component pricing, and examples of solution license costs
• Resources
• Overview: Resources for further information on the Office System and related topics