Do More, and Do It Better – you’re in control - with Microsoft Office 2010

Launched worldwide recently, Microsoft Office 2010 is set to take the technology we know and us, the user to a whole new level. With radical improvements on applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Office 2010 is the technology for the future. The ever growing demand for technology tools that can help employees work smarter and respond to customers faster has finally resulted in the most advanced version of Office 2010 ever.

Microsoft Office 2010 promises to maximize an organizations output by enhancing employees capabilities. By giving employees the power to take on more and produce better results without having to re-learn completely new software from the basics, the adoption time is also effectively minimized to the bare necessity, letting your employees and your business grow faster.

Speaking on the new software and its impact on the business community of Sri Lanka, Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne, Country Manager, Microsoft Sri Lanka emphasized on the improvements of well-loved features on the existing Office versions. “There have traditionally been a set of features on Office that users have come to depend on. What Office 2010 has done is take these favorites and make them even better. Microsoft Office has been the productivity standard for quite some time. Features like Copy and Paste and the Ribbon toolbar—which were breakthroughs when they were introduced—have now been further enhanced. Advanced new capabilities have also been added that will become the new standards in productivity for the future”.

The benefits Office 2010 offers also goes far beyond standard improvements; features like broadcast Slide show, Linked notes and Co-Authoring allow for quick sharing of information and a truly enhanced ability to work independently, while still maintaining a cohesive overall company view. These features were showcased in the dynamic presentation made by Imran Vilcassim, Technical Specialist, Microsoft Sri Lanka who whetted the audiences’ appetite with his preview of the exciting new features Office 2010 has to offer.

Having used Microsoft technology and expertise for many years Mr. Samath Fernando, Chief Information Officer, Hirdaramani Group of Companies spoke on the expectations Office 2010 had sparked. “Companies are constantly under pressure to perform better and increase efficiency. With employees working at their peak, it is the technology that makes the difference between good work and great work. The new features on Office 2010 as well as the improvements to existing features are tipped to revolutionize the way organizations work. We at Hirdaramani are looking forward to company wide implementation and to watching our business grow”.

Having released Office 2010 in 14 languages and with plans to expand to 94 languages over the next few months and with 8.6 million people already using the beta version, Office 2010 has certainly made its mark.

Speaking at the event Manoji Samararathna, Director Marketing, Microsoft Sri Lanka said, “As is customary with every new innovation by Microsoft - Office 2010 injects new vigor into managing information across many boundaries, both technical and geographical. Every new software enhancement by Microsoft is historic and Office 2010 offers users a rarefied experience that is not to be missed.”

Office 2010 is about helping people connect and collaborate with each other regardless of location. The 2010 Office suite helps people in every part of the organization turn data into information that they can use to make competitive decisions for their business, fast. With Office 2010, you’re in control, getting things done and producing amazing results however and wherever you work best.

Over the years, the improvement in Microsoft technology has seen companies grow from strength to strength. The developments in efficiency, connectivity and quality have enriched lives around the world. As Office 2010 flies into the eagerly waiting hands of Sri Lankans this month, the nation gears up for better productivity, efficiency and results - the age of technology is now!

Photo caption: (Seated from left) Ms. Manoji Samararatne, Marketing Director, Microsoft Sri Lanka, Samath Fernando, Chief Information Officer, Hirdaramani Group of Companies, Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne, Country Manager, Microsoft Sri Lanka, Imran Vilcassim, Technology Specialist, Microsoft Sri Lanka.