Microsoft, the world’s leading producer of software, on Monday said that it had finished up work on the code behind its popular Office 2007 software suite, according to Reuters, and it plans to release the product to businesses on Nov. 30. Last week, Microsoft said it would release the Office suite, as well as its much-anticipated—and oft-delayed—Windows Vista operating system on Nov. 30, and it expects the consumer releases to be available early next year. The business editions of the products will hit Canada one week earlier than the United States.The office lineup includes the Word text processing program, as well as the Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation applications.Microsoft’s announcement that Office 2007 is ready for release to manufacturers suggests the Redmond, Wash.-based firm thinks the software has been vetted and modified enough for large-scale distribution. Jeff Raikes, Microsoft business division president, said in a release, “We’ve crossed the development finish line,” according to Reuters.Office 2007’s release was most recently bumped in June, Reuters reports. Combined, Windows Vista and Microsoft Office comprise upwards of 50 percent of the software giant’s revenue and almost all of its profit, according to Reuters.Related Links: Beyond Vista (CIO editorial feature) Microsoft Confirms Nov. 30 Vista Release to Enterprises Microsoft Offers Windows Vista Upgrade Coupons Microsoft Vista, Office 2007 to Hit Canada on Nov. 23 Microsoft Vista Security Talks off to Bad StartThis article is posted on our Microsoft Informer page. For more news on the Redmond, Wash.-based powerhouse, keep checking in.Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature 7 ways to spot hidden IT talent within your ranks Your organization has hidden IT superstars in the making — both within and outside IT. Here’s how to find and elevate them for maximum impact. By John Edwards Jun 07, 2023 8 mins Staff Management feature The NBA’s digital transformation is a game-changer The National Basketball Association’s move to Azure cloud is helping improve fan experience and in-game performance due to analytics- and AI-assisted tools aimed at unlocking data’s full potential. By Paula Rooney Jun 07, 2023 9 mins Microsoft Azure Media and Entertainment Industry Digital Transformation case study How Palladium targets tech to better serve the business Palladium Hotel Group has prioritized strategies surrounding its digital transformation, with a focus on two primary objectives: to improve the business and better customize the customer experience. By Nuria Cordon Jun 07, 2023 4 mins CIO Travel and Hospitality Industry Digital Transformation Saudi Vision 2030: Why the Kingdom is becoming a hub in EdTech education By Andrea Benito Jun 07, 2023 5 mins Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe