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PCS Offers Microsoft Excel Software from the Hosting Center

PCS clients who utilize Utilit-e Central (hosting), are now offered a convenient and affordable new way to license Microsoft Excel software.  Priced for a monthly fee of $8.75 per month per user, PCS delivers a full version of Microsoft Excel 2007 within the PCS hosting center.  The package is an affordable and highly flexible way to use Microsoft software.  This launch reflects PCS’ continued progress within the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arena.

PCS version of Microsoft Excel utilizes the SaaS model to provide a new way to obtain Excel, without the up-front costs and discs involved with the boxed product. Users pay for the software on a low monthly basis with no long-term contract ties.

The version MS Excel is exactly the same in appearance and functionality as the boxed product.  The software is run physically from with the PCS hosting center.  Users are guaranteed to continually benefit from the latest software versions, automatic version updates and security updates to ensure clients have the most current software, all for a reasonable monthly fee.  PCS has years of experience developing and repackaging Microsoft hosting technologies and applications including Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Terminal Services, and now is pleased to offer Microsoft Excel. 

Kim Ingerslev, PCS CEO said “PCS has been providing hosting services for over eight years.  The addition of Excel from within the hosting center provides an easy method to use the Excel license, allow seamless upgrades, and no new versions to purchase;   all for a low monthly cost.  This is a very integral part of the new PCS Excel reporting strategy”. 

If your utility is utilizing the PCS hosting center, Utilit-e Central, contact your PCS business developer at 712-263-3106 to get started using Microsoft Excel today.