Microsoft on Monday announced several new programs aimed at helping outside software makers build applications that work with the next version of the company's Office productivity software.
New partner resources announced at the start of the conference include the Office System Solution Directory, a free database maintained by Microsoft of software makers building applications that tie into Office. Notable products will be showcased in the Office Marketplace, a Web site where software partners will be able to show off their Office-related wares.
The company also announced the Office System Partner Solution Builder Program and the Smart Client Readiness Program to help train and support software companies that have promising Office-related products.
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