As enterprises migrate to MS Office 2003 or begin to consider MS Office 2007, many are re-examining their Microsoft licensing agreements and starting to wonder whether MS Office is really worth the premium price tag.
Cash-conscious enterprises should also consider OpenOffice.org as an alternative for certain users. This research note explores the following:
Emerging standards in the office apps market.
- Feature highlights for Office 2007 and OpenOffice.org 2.0.
- Microsoft licensing issues.
- Steps to take before making a decision.
Enterprises looking for a viable alternative to MS Office should seriously consider OpenOffice 2.0 for at least a portion of their users. First define user groups, then look for opportunities to reduce licensing spend.