Google's Cloud Connect, which allows users to sync and share their Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, and 2010 files to the cloud, has gone live for all. Specifically, it works with Excel, Word and PowerPoint files, and syncs the files to Google Docs.
>Google calls Cloud Connect a way of improving Microsoft Office. Using a simple plug-in (Windows only), it adds cloud sync, simultaneous collaboration, revision history, unique URLs and simple sharing to the the aforementioned Microsoft apps.
Once the Cloud Connect plug-in is installed, users see a new ribbon near the top of the Office UI, which indicates the Google Docs link for the document you’re currently working on. It will also tell you when the document has been synced with Google’s servers.
Documents can be edited in either Google Docs or Microsoft Office. Obviously, collaboratos don't need Microsoft Office to edit the cloud-based versions of the files.
Cloud Connect came from technology acquired via Google's acquisition of DocVerse in March of 2010. Earlier, Cloud Connect was in beta and available for Google Apps for Business customers who signed up for a preview program.
Microsoft responded to news of the public release of the software with a statement. The company said,
>Google calls Cloud Connect a way of improving Microsoft Office. Using a simple plug-in (Windows only), it adds cloud sync, simultaneous collaboration, revision history, unique URLs and simple sharing to the the aforementioned Microsoft apps.
Once the Cloud Connect plug-in is installed, users see a new ribbon near the top of the Office UI, which indicates the Google Docs link for the document you’re currently working on. It will also tell you when the document has been synced with Google’s servers.
Documents can be edited in either Google Docs or Microsoft Office. Obviously, collaboratos don't need Microsoft Office to edit the cloud-based versions of the files.
Cloud Connect came from technology acquired via Google's acquisition of DocVerse in March of 2010. Earlier, Cloud Connect was in beta and available for Google Apps for Business customers who signed up for a preview program.
Microsoft responded to news of the public release of the software with a statement. The company said,
"We're not sure Google's heart is in the productivity business. Their revenue and market share have been miniscule after four years of trying, and services like Cloud Connect appear to be more targeted at getting your data onto their servers, than helping you get things done."Via: GoogleWatch a Cloud Connect video below.
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