Microsoft Announces Global Rollout of Office 2000

Strategic Insights -

Microsoft Corp. has announced that it will roll out Office 2000 with global features to over 30 countries worldwide, in partnership with Ford Motor Co. and Shell Services International. The global features in Office 2000 aim to standardize desktops and simplify deployment across multiple languages, addressing the language and cultural needs of diverse countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ford Motor Co. and Shell Services International will deploy Microsoft Office 2000 with global features to standardize desktops worldwide and simplify deployment across multiple languages.
  • The global features in Office 2000 include a single worldwide executable architecture, language auto-detection capabilities, and support for the euro currency symbol.
  • Office 2000 Proofing Tools and Office 2000 with MultiLanguage Pack will be available to customers through Microsoft's volume-license programs and the retail channel.
  • The Office Advisory Council, a group of Office customers, provided valuable input in designing Office 2000, shaping its global features to meet the needs of multinational companies.
  • Office 2000 with MultiLanguage Pack will be available in three versions: Standard, Professional, and Premium, while Office 2000 Proofing Tools will be available through the retail channel and Microsoft's volume-license programs.

Statistics:

  • Over 30 countries worldwide will benefit from the global rollout of Office 2000.
  • 40,000 customer desktops will be supported by Shell Services International Group of Companies across 400 locations worldwide.
  • 3 versions of Office 2000 with MultiLanguage Pack will be available: Standard, Professional, and Premium.
  • Office 2000 Proofing Tools will be priced at approximately $79.95 in the U.S. retail channel.
  • The global features in Office 2000 have been shaped by the Office Advisory Council, a group of Office customers.

Sources:

  • [Microsoft Corp.], "We designed Office 2000 to be easy for global IT administrators to deploy and manage and to make individuals more productive in multilingual environments."
  • [PRNewswire], "Ford Motor Co. and Shell Services International will deploy the global features in Microsoft(R) Office 2000 to standardize desktops around the world"
  • [Microsoft Corp.], "Office 2000 with MultiLanguage Pack will be available exclusively through Microsoft volume-license programs."
  • [Microsoft Corp.], "About Microsoft Office 2000 Line".