MICROSOFT CHALLENGES GOOGLE APPLICATIONS

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MICROSOFT presented a suite of Windows Live online services gathered into a single download in its latest effort to compete with GOOGLE's growing array of web-based applications.

According to some analysts:

"Google has a history of releasing incomplete products, calling them beta software, and issuing updates on a "known only to Google" schedule – this flies in the face of what enterprises want and need in their technology partners – what is Google doing that indicates they are in lock step with customer needs?"

But, I don't think so. Microsoft has also launched beta version of a free online software package that includes versions of email, instant messaging, photo gallery, blogging software and a security packages.According to Microsoft, the software consists foundation for other integrated Windows Live services due out in the "coming months."

MICROSOFT , the world's largest software maker wants its dominance in desktop software running on computer hard drives into a new mode of services delivered through a web browser.
However, it faces a nimble and deep-pocketed rival in Google, which is also ready an integrated experience using a single log-in to offer email, calendar, productivity software and other services.

Though there were some other typical challenges, you having the brief idea.Google has a way to go to grapple with Microsoft in the office productivity and collaboration.