Microsoft ha anunciado la disponibilidad de versiones preliminares de su suite de productividad insignia, Office 2016, y su plataforma de comunicaciones unificadas, Skype for Business. Las vistas previas tienen como objetivo brindarles a los clientes y socios una visión temprana de las nuevas características y capacidades de los próximos lanzamientos, así como también recopilar comentarios y sugerencias para mejorar.
Office 2016 Preview
The Office 2016 preview release is designed to deliver a more modern and collaborative experience for users across devices and platforms. Some of the key enhancements include:
– Real-time co-authoring in Word, which allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously and see each other’s changes as they occur.
– A new Tell Me feature in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, which helps users quickly find the commands they need by typing what they want to do in a search box.
– A new smart search feature in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, which uses Bing to provide relevant information from the web based on selected text or data.
– A new Clutter feature in Outlook, which uses machine learning to filter low-priority emails and move them to a separate folder.
– A new Insights feature in Excel, which automatically analyzes data and creates charts and graphs that highlight key trends and patterns.
– A new Data Loss Prevention feature in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, which helps prevent sensitive information from being inadvertently leaked or shared by alerting users and administrators to potential risks
The Office 2016 preview is available for desktop and tablet computers running Windows 7 or later. Users can download it from the Office website or join the Office 365 First Release program to get early access to updates. The preview will be updated periodically until the final release, which is expected in the second half of 2021.
Skype for Business Preview
Skype for Business Preview is the next generation of Microsoft’s business communication solution, formerly known as Lync. It combines the familiar Skype user interface with the security and reliability of Lync, as well as new features that enable more effective collaboration and communication. Some of the key enhancements include:
- – A new Skype meeting broadcast feature, which allows users to broadcast online meetings to up to 10,000 attendees, who can join from any device or browser.
- – A new PSTN conferencing feature, which allows users to join online meetings from any phone by dialing a local access number.
- – A new cloud PBX with PSTN calling functionality, allowing users to make and receive traditional phone calls via Skype for Business using their existing phone numbers.
- – A new Skype for Business client for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Phone that delivers a consistent and intuitive user experience across devices and platforms
- Skype for Business Preview is available to customers who have Lync Online as part of their Office 365 subscription. Users can sign up for the preview on the Skype for Business website or contact their IT administrator for more information. The preview will be updated periodically until the final release, which is expected in the first half of 2021.
Preview of Office 2016:
Microsoft announced the preview of Office 2016 for Windows.
The release is targeted at developers and IT professionals for further testing.
It is part of Microsoft’s strategy to provide early access to the software for testing and feedback.
The software had been in private preview prior to the broader release.
Office 365 business customers can now access the preview to test the product before larger deployments.
The preview version may not include all the features that will be present in the final product, but customers will receive monthly updates during the trial cycle.
Technical preview of Skype for Business:
Microsoft also announced the technical preview of its Skype for Business client.
This client is intended to replace Microsoft Lync in enterprise environments.
The goal is to provide a communication experience more like the popular consumer Skype service.
The new client comes with updated features and enhancements over Microsoft Lync.
These announcements reflect Microsoft’s commitment to interact with its user base, especially IT professionals and developers, to gather feedback and make improvements before the official release.
