There are a lot of differences between Outlook ‘03 and ‘07 especially if you are using Exchange 2007. We found a clip of Youtube that goes over the differences.

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Office Communicator 2007 is a unified communications client that helps people be more productive by enabling them to communicate easily with others in different locations or time zones using a range of different communication options, including instant messaging (IM), voice, and video. Integration with programs across the 2007 Microsoft Office system — including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Groove, and SharePoint Server — gives information workers many different ways to communicate with each other via a consistent and simple user experience.

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services is a versatile technology that organizations and business units of all sizes can use to increase the efficiency of business processes and improve team productivity. With tools for collaboration that help people stay connected across organizational and geographic boundaries, Windows SharePoint Services gives people access to information they need.

Built on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows SharePoint Services also provides a foundation platform for building Web-based business applications that can flex and scale easily to meet the changing and growing needs of your business. Robust administrative controls for managing storage and Web infrastructure give IT departments a cost-effective way to implement and manage a high-performance collaboration environment. With a familiar, Web-based interface and close integration with everyday tools including the Microsoft Office system, Windows SharePoint Services is easy to use and can be deployed rapidly.

Recently I have a had a lot of question s and requests by customers who are interested in video confrencing. Many of them like the sound of the technology but want to try the solution before they invest in a full blown VC system. You can do a search for video conferencing on google or live and the results can be staggering to say the least. So if you are one of those who may be wishing to get their toes wet with a video conferecing solution, pay close attention, try Skype, its free!!!!

What is Skype?
Skype is internet communications. Skype is software that lets you use your computer and internet connection to communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world.

Free calls and video calls
When you and the person you’re calling are both on Skype, the calls are free. Oh, and video calls are free too.

Windows Meeting Space enables face-to-face collaboration among small groups of Windows Vista users—virtually anytime, anywhere. Useful for both business and personal purposes, this tool enables you to share work on computer-based projects with other people more easily and comfortably.

If you have a business, collaboration is essential to your organization’s productivity and success. But there are many obstacles to overcome. For instance, it’s difficult to share files in cafés without a hotspot or in meeting rooms without network access. Most of the time, you’re forced to use alternative methods such as swapping a USB drive.