The changes in the peripheral applications of the Microsoft Office suite are more subtle than those of the core applications. Use the analysis in this note to help understand if the changes make sense for your organization. The following topics are discussed:
- Common changes among all of Office’s peripheral apps.
- The most significant changes in these applications.
- Strategic rationale to be considered for upgrade evaluation.
Make sure the changes in the non-core, peripheral Office applications align with business strategies and improve business processes before upgrading.