Microsoft Unveils Pricing and Partner Model for Web-Based Messaging and Collaboration Services

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A Deskless Worker Suite, including Exchange Online Deskless Worker and SharePoint Online Deskless Worker, will be available for $3 (U.S.) per user, per month. Customers can also subscribe to each service independently. Exchange Online Deskless Worker will provide e-mail, calendars, global address lists, anti-virus and anti-spam filters, as well as Outlook Web Access Light for access to company e-mail. SharePoint Online Deskless Worker will provide easy access to SharePoint portal and team sites and search functionality, giving employees read-only access to important information such as company policies, training and benefits.

For information workers, businesses can provide an online business productivity suite of Microsoft’s enterprise-class communication and collaboration software as a subscription service. The suite includes the following:

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Exchange Online for desktop and mobile e-mail and calendars with Outlook Web Access and full Office Outlook integration

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Office SharePoint Online for portals, collaboration, search and customized team sites

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Office Communications Online for instant messaging and presence

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Office Live Meeting for Web conferencing and videoconferencing

The suite will be available for $15 per user, per month (U.S.). Customers can also subscribe to each service independently.

Microsoft Unveils Pricing and Partner Model for Web-Based Messaging and Collaboration Services: New offering enables partners to reach more customers and boost sales.