This demand, says Dominique Lagasse, sales manager at black-empowered IT training company, IT Intellect, shows that Microsoft is still the "king of the desktop". <\/p>\n
"There has been a lot of talk about Microsoft perhaps losing a substantial share of the desktop marketplace due to Linux-based free-to-market software, or openware, but this is just not happening. We are seeing a rush of corporate clients, and individuals, who want training on Office 2007. Once we are through this busy period we foresee a rush for training on Windows Server 2008."<\/p>\n
Lagasse adds that, although Windows Server is only due out in Q1 of next year, IT Intellect will be running "First Look Clinics" so that users can "get a jump on the Q1 release of Windows Server 2008".<\/p>\n
He says that Windows Server 2008 training will definitely be the "next wave".<\/p>\n
"There is a lot of demand; and this shows that Microsoft’s desktop suite remains the dominant force in the desktop marketplace – and this is unlikely to change any time soon."<\/p>\n
Lagesse adds that Microsoft "certainly doesn’t seem to be losing any steam to open source software."<\/p>\n
From an integration perspective he says that Office 2007 integrates seamlessly with all server products available on the market. "It is also a far better product then its predecessor and is also very space-conscious in terms of document sizes.<\/p>\n
"This is a big help in today’s business environment where the end-user – and companies – are being bombarded with information, including a barrage of graphics and video-based files."<\/p>\n
He also says that as SA moves closer to the 2010 Soccer World Cup there is going to be an intensification of ICT training, including on the Microsoft platform, due to a worrying ICT skills shortage.<\/p>\n
"Right now grade 12 pupils are going to be having a firm eye on their future and a career in technology is certainly still a good move for those with the talent. There was talk in the market recently that the market is flooded with Microsoft software engineers, but I do not believe this is true. There is still a demand for them – and it is still a premier certification for anyone who wants to get into IT. We are expecting an influx of school-leavers early next year, many of whom I am sure will be focusing on honing their skills in Office 2007, and the next wave of Microsoft technologies."<\/p>\n
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