Earlier in 2015, it was announced that Samsung would be pre-installing several different Microsoft Office apps on its hardware, with Microsoft confirming that other Android hardware partners would be doing the same thing in the near future. Now even more tablets and manufacturers can be added to the list, as Microsoft has just announced another 31 companies that will be pre-loading its Office apps on their Android-based tablets. That includes LG, which will be pre-loaded on “a new LG tablet,” and Sony, which will include the apps on its Xperia Z4 Tablet in the next 90 days: This announcement encompasses quite a few tablets, and many of them are internationally-based. Here’s the full list of the new additions to Microsoft’s partners: Our strategic agreements with these partners demonstrate how Microsoft is leveraging the scale of the hardware ecosystem, and working with partners in new ways to deliver rich experiences to our customers. This is a cornerstone of our cross-platform services strategy, to bring an array of Microsoft services to every person on every device. By pre-installing Microsoft software and services solutions on Android tablets, our partners are able to increase the value of those devices by delivering the rich productivity experiences customers want. In addition, partners will be able to take advantage of opportunities to realize new revenue streams.“
Axdia International GMBH – Germany Cube – China DL – Brazil General Procurement – United States Grupo Nucleo – Argentina Haier – China Inco – Mexico Ionik GBMH – Germany Iview – United States and Latam LG – Global Multilaser – Brazil Noblex – Argentina Pacific (Vulcan) – Mexico Philco – Argentina Positivo – Brazil Prestigio – EMEA Sony – Global Teclast – China TMAX Digital – North America Wortmannn – Germany
What do you think of this move?
