New Office relies on buddy system
C|Net | at | by Mike
Microsoft says the new version of Office, its most profitable product, could also represent a bonanza for its partners. The software giant is touting partner benefits as a part of its promotional message for the launch of Office System, a new family of products that's built around its widespread productivity suite.
More than 700 partners are ready to offer add-on software and services that tie into Office applications, and Microsoft said it's developing hundreds more such products. Backers include a variety of organizations, from established software giants such as SAP to technology newcomers like the U.S. Postal Service.