eXpresso’s Advantages over Office 2010 (Web Apps)
In response to this article:
Office 2010: Desktop Heavyweight, Online Weakling
“Microsoft’s suite upgrade is solid. But the accompanying Web Apps are surprisingly puny.”
Microsoft Office recently introduced the Web app version of Office 2010, but according to this article, it’s lightweight and fails to provide a compelling low-cost collaboration solution that appeals to business users. Businesses were hoping for cloud-based Office collaboration without being forced to take a step backwards with functionality. That’s why our customers end up choosing eXpresso. Not only does eXpresso enable multiple people to view or edit the same Office document online at the same time, eXpresso maintains the features and fidelity you are used to in your desktop version of Microsoft Office.
Advantages over Office 2010 Web Apps:
- More Functionality — eXpresso adds a layer of technology to Microsoft Office, so not only can you keep using the applications you are familiar with, you gain greater control over who can do what to the files you share.
- Less Complexity — SharePoint 2010 requires expertise, plus companies must figure out the subsequent details and resources involved with managing servers. For companies that already have SharePoint, it will require another upgrade and no doubt modified configurations, but for those who do not, it brings up more questions than it answers.
- Not forced to upgrade — you, your coworkers, clients, and other collaborators will not need to buy the 2010 upgrade to get the ability to edit files online. eXpresso is compatible with Office 2003 and 2007, which is what most Office users already have today.
- No additional unpredictable costs — SharePoint installations alone typically introduce countless hours of setup, training, maintenance, resource investment, and more. In contrast, eXpresso provides an easy-to-manage annual subscription for you or your company. Multi-user discounts available.
