Microsoft Office 2007 Deployment Strategy

In the spring of 2007, the Kettering Information Technology Department began planning the release of Microsoft Office 2007, the latest Windows® version of the Microsoft Office Suite. Many hours were spent testing the new features and functionality of Microsoft Office 2007 and its compatibility with campus applications. The team also assessed and recommended minimum system requirements for faculty and staff utilizing Windows-based PCs. After evaluating Microsoft Office 2007, the team has decided to proceed with the deployment to Kettering faculty and staff.

Why are we upgrading?

There are multiple reasons we are making the switch to Office 2007:

  • Microsoft will discontinue support for Office 2003 in 2009.
  • Students no longer have access to Office 2003, only Office 2007.
  • There are new features in Office 2007 that are being requested on-campus.
  • Security improvements

Minimum Recommended System Requirements

  • Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or newer
  • Pentium 4 Processor or newer
  • 3GB Free Hard-disk space
  • 2 GB RAM

Included Applications

  • Microsoft Office Access 2007
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2007
  • Microsoft Office Groove 2007
  • Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007
  • Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
  • Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
  • Microsoft Office Word 2007