Your software becomes more personal and connected than ever. And a new round of revolutionary technology will change the way your computer works for you.

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A revolution in ease of use: personalized software that adapts to the individual.

Today you have to learn how to use an application. In the future, personalized applications will adjust to the way you work. The following technology trends will help make this happen:

PROJECT-ORIENTED WORKSPACE

Your computer desktop, or workspace, will be organized by project. You'll focus on your work and use only the software components you need, when you need them. You won't even notice what application you're working with.

ADAPTABLE SOFTWARE

Your computer will work for you. Software will automatically be tailored to your needs. It will adapt to your working style, anticipate commands, and automate routine tasks.

CONNECTING TO PEOPLE, PLACES, AND INFORMATION

Your productivity applications will provide easy access to online information. You'll be connected with coworkers, your corporate database, and the Internet no matter where you go. You'll be able to communicate and collaborate, anytime and anywhere.

SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE

Desktop applications will be so modular, adaptable and programmable that customized applications will become pervasive. You'll use applications customized for your specific tasks, built using components from the software you use every day.

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Download the Office of the Future whitepaper (FutureWP.doc 2.7MB)

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