In a way, today is a big day for Hulu. The popular video site will soon likely attract a huge number of views based on two shows that return to television this evening – NBC’s The Office and FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. These two have been huge hits for Hulu in the past, and that will likely continue as the two programs begin pushing out new episodes.
Microsoft Should Avoid Branding Issue for Office Web Version
Update: Office.com is now live under Microsoft’s operation.
Original Article: Microsoft is reportedly now the owner of the domain Office.com. This could be a key component of Microsoft staying competitive with Google as they amp up their quest to get businesses and consumers to use Google Apps.
Microsoft Takes Office Cloud-ward
Microsoft is taking its Office program and going online. The next release of Microsoft Office will include Office Web applications, “lightweight” versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. The company’s announcement follows yesterday’s unveiling of its cloud-based Web apps operating platform, Windows Azure, and both are “part of a strategic companywide shift toward embracing web-based solutions.”
Office Open XML Booed By Google
We haven’t yet reached the point at which somebody rhymes OOXML with "hell" and starts chanting. Yet Google’s far from happy with Microsoft’s submission of Office Open XML as an international standard, and has publicly said as much on its corporate blog.
Google Opens Doors To Seattle Office
There might be something special about working at a company’s headquarters, but as far as Google’s offices go, we don’t think employees in its Seattle location are missing much. A recent open house displayed things that are every bit as nice as what you’ll find in Mountain View.
Google Gets Office In San Francisco
A mountain view is the thing for me – I’m not a real sun and surf kind of person. But Googlers who are may have reason to celebrate, as the search giant just opened a new office in San Francisco.
Microsoft Office or Google Apps?
Google’s recent deal with IT outsourcer Capgemini makes Google Apps available through the consultant to its client companies. What are those companies really getting for their $50 annual license?
Google Turns up Heat on Office
Not that long ago, Google CEO Eric Schmidt would routinely deny that the company had any intention of using its Gmail, Google Docs and other services to compete directly with Microsoft’s Office suite. “We’re just playing around with some Web stuff,” he seemed to be saying. “Nothing important to see over here.”
Google Opens Office In Cairo
Google’s focusing a lot on some international markets as of late, including China, South Korea, and India. But those countries are grouped together in Asia, and this latest expansion comes in the Middle East; Google opened a regional office in Cairo.
Microsoft Office Live Teams with Website Pros
Microsoft Office Live is teaming up with Website Pros, a provider of website building tools, internet marketing, and lead generation solutions, to offer web site design and search engine marketing services. Microsoft Office Live is attempting to make it easier for small business to get online by offering them new “Do-It-for-Me Services”.
Not only will they provide easy and affordable do-it-yourself tools, Microsoft Office Live will add “do-it-for-me” help as well.