Microsoft is fighting for its future in the battle with archrival Google and others over who will rule productivity apps that run via the Web. Here's a complete guide to the business war, the competing products including Google Docs and Office 2010, the implications for users and IT, and more. Choose a section Microsoft Battles Google in Cloud Apps: The Big Picture How to Choose Between Microsoft and Google All About Google Apps All About Microsoft Office Cloud Apps, Exchange and Sharepoint Microsoft Battles Google in Cloud Apps: The Big PictureGoogle Apps Vs. Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft has long dominated the e-mail, collaboration and office tools market, but Google is launching a strong challenge.Here’s a look at the fight — and why more enterprises are going Google.Los Angeles Chooses Google Apps Over MicrosoftThe City of Los Angeles government is deploying Google Apps to alleviate three problems: a crushing budget deficit, IT staff shortage and widespread dissatisfaction with the current office software system.Google Apps To Live or Die in LA?The City of Los Angeles chose Google over Microsoft for e-mail, but an internal letter reveals regrets about “Going Google.” Choose a section Microsoft Battles Google in Cloud Apps: The Big Picture How to Choose Between Microsoft and Google All About Google Apps All About Microsoft Office Cloud Apps, Exchange and Sharepoint How to Choose Between Microsoft and GoogleCorporate E-Mail in the Cloud: Google Vs. MicrosoftE-mail is the third rail of enterprise IT operations. You can mess up elsewhere, but bring down people’s e-mail and you’ll start getting irate calls literally in seconds. Microsoft Gets Its Exchange Cloud in OrderMicrosoft Corp. has been ramping up its cloud-based Exchange Online offering for its largest customers — even though that may mean cannibalizing its own on-premises Exchange Server installed base. Choose a section Microsoft Battles Google in Cloud Apps: The Big Picture How to Choose Between Microsoft and Google All About Google Apps All About Microsoft Office Cloud Apps, Exchange and Sharepoint All About Google AppsGoogle Apps: The BasicsGoogle Apps is a valid and inexpensive alternative to Microsoft Office, but lacks rich functionality. Here’s a look at components, pricing and more.Google Apps Sync for Outlook Gets Mixed ReviewsNine months after Google daringly launched a sync tool to link its hosted Apps collaboration and communication suite with arch-rival Microsoft’s Outlook PC software, results have been mixed.5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Google AppsFrom Gmail keyboard shortcuts to scheduling Google Calendar meetings via SMS, here’s a look at some of Google Apps’ coolest hidden features. There’s even a solution to the age old question: “Was that meeting time PST or EST?”Hands-On Review: Google DocsThe new version of Google Docs sports considerable collaboration tools, as well as improved editing and formatting, a faster, more useful spreadsheet and new collaborative drawing software. Choose a section Microsoft Battles Google in Cloud Apps: The Big Picture How to Choose Between Microsoft and Google All About Google Apps All About Microsoft Office Cloud Apps, Exchange and Sharepoint All About Microsoft Office Cloud Apps, Exchange and Sharepoint Q&A: Inside Microsoft’s Cloud Model for Productivity AppsCorporate VP of Microsoft Online Services Ron Markezich discusses the joys and pitfalls of productivity apps in the cloud, how to mix your own data center with Microsoft’s cloud model, and the rising tide of BPOS competitors. Hint: It’s not just Google.SharePoint Bible: A Complete GuideFrom pricing questions to enterprise and cloud adoption trends to previews of the upcoming SharePoint 2010, CIO.com’s SharePoint Bible covers it all. Our guide delivers expert reviews, advice on planning and rollout, and news analysis on Microsoft’s powerhouse content and collaboration platform.Microsoft SharePoint: Enterprises Get Boost by Integrating Social ToolsMore enterprises are seeing the benefits of layering social networking tools into SharePoint. How can you customize SharePoint and make it more social? Two large organizations share tales from the trenches. Hands-On Review: Microsoft Office 2010More enterprises are seeing the benefits of layering social networking tools into SharePoint. How can you customize SharePoint and make it more social? Two large organizations share tales from the trenches.Office 2010: Pros and Cons for BusinessesOffice 2010 has handy new features for businesses and is more Web-friendly, but will come with a potentially clunky merging of new technologies and upgrade headaches. 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