Runaware(TM) Helps Deliver the 2007 Microsoft® Office® System Online Test Drive
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 30 / -- Runaware(TM), the world leader in online software demonstration services, has announced that its TestDrive platform is the technology powering the online test drive experience for the 2007 Microsoft Office System. This technology has proven to be an essential strategic element for 2007 Office customer education efforts residing on Microsoft's Office Online Web site since June 2006.
With the global launch of the 2007 Microsoft Office system, TestDrive is prepared to offer a superior test drive experience to those interested in evaluating the new features in the latest version of the world's most used productivity software. Upon visiting Office Online, prospects are taken to a test drive environment hosted in Runaware's data centers. Seamlessly run in Internet Explorer, users will experience the full features of the new version of Office including Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. TestDrive is able to dynamically simulate the interaction between the user, Exchange Server and the internet while showcasing the interactivity between the 2007 Microsoft Office system programs seamlessly. In-depth tutorials further highlight new features and functionality, guiding users through their online test drive.
"Providing an online test drive experience has proven to be a valuable tool for customers and prospects wanting to learn more about the new features of the 2007 Microsoft Office system," said James Alvord, Sr. Marketing Manager, Microsoft Corp. "Runaware's technology and its application for online marketing is a valuable part of our global marketing and product education efforts."
"Runaware is excited to be part of the 2007 Microsoft Office system test drive experience. TestDrive has been designed for this application and Microsoft's utilization validates the online demonstration technology and model. The global rollout of the 2007 Microsoft Office system test drive experience takes TestDrive to a new level," says Andy Poulter, VP of Product Strategy for Runaware.
Runaware has collaborated with Microsoft to offer TestDrive demonstrations for several applications, the 2007 Microsoft Office System is the first productivity software to be offered in several languages and promoted to a worldwide audience. To test drive the 2007 Microsoft Office system for yourself, please visit
http://www.microsoft.com/office/newday/default.mspx.
About Runaware
Founded in 1999 and with offices in North America and Europe, Runaware(TM) is the global leader in online software demonstration services. Runaware(TM) offers ISVs and software publishers a revolutionary means of providing a hassle-free online demonstration environment that runs full versions of software safely and securely over the Internet - anywhere, anytime - with no CDs, downloads or installations required. More than demonstrations, Runaware(TM) delivers intelligence and measurable results, producing higher sales and conversion rates, faster time-to-market and shorter sales cycles - all at a lower cost. For more information about Runaware(TM) visit http://www.runaware.com/.
Source: Runaware
CONTACT: Jayson A. Gehri of Runaware, 954-302-5340, jayson.gehri@runaware.com
Web site: http://www.runaware.com/
http://www.microsoft.com/office/newday/default.mspx
