Microsoft is about to unleash a refreshed and newly rebranded hosted version of their widely know Office software productivity suit, seen by pundits as a move that aims to aid in preventing its longtime customers and perhaps drawing their attention from the whims of Google Apps.

Microsoft Office 365 was disclosed by Microsoft, the same company offering Exchange Online, Lync Online, SharePoint Online in monthly fee subscriptions. However, the apps will be hitting the market come 2011.

Office 365 enables users to access applications of Office 2010 and other documents right from their iPad, PC, Smartphone or any other device that has a web browser. The apps also support offline use and online collaboration with Office’s client version.

The Office product seems more like an immediate response to the apps by the giant search engine that now look much like Office.

An Office Analyst from the Washington based at Kirkland sees Microsoft as determined to have Google apps leave the enterprise market by unleashing one of its most successful weapon that can do exactly that.

While Office 365 will be obviously expensive as compared to Google Apps, it is expected to be enjoyed by the current MS Office clientele who knows its comfort and are familiar with it.

Office 365 has additions, such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online that will have effects on the productivity of a business, by late 2011.

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