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Productivity Software
Justin Ondrof and Kyle McDougle
What is it?
• Any Software that helps increase productivitySuch things as spreadsheets, word processing,
database, and presentation software• It highlights that major abilities of a computer
Numerical analysis, graphics, information management, and document production
Who uses it?
• Productivity software is used by almost everybody who has a computer
• Besides the internet it is the most used aspect of a computer
Word Processing
• Helps people to create attractive and effective business documents
• Provides an easy way to edit and enter text– Checks spelling and grammar– Can add graphics with ease
Spreadsheets
• Allows users to analyze numeric and financial data– The ability to enter complex formulas and have
the computer automatically calculate it• Can be used to make graphs and charts• Provides a structured way to look at things
(organizational tool)
Presentation Software
• Ideal way to communicate ideas to a group of people– Used by businesses, students, researchers– Provides a speaker with a visual aid to guide a
presentation
Database Software
• Managing information has become the most valuable ability of a computer– Websites depend on databases to deliver
important info to visitors– Can be used to track and analyze stocks and bonds– Analyze weather data to make forecasts
Personal Information Management Software
• Examples are Microsoft outlook and Google calendar
• Helps individuals organize themselves– Set-up to do lists– Manage contact lists– Act as an appointment calendar
Mobile Software
• Apps made for smart phones• Allows people to manage calendars and
receive emails while away from their desk• There is also web-delivered services– Popular ones are YouTube, Google maps, and
Rich Internet Applications
• Software that is available online, often for free• Faster internet capabilities along with
advancements with web technologies and cloud computing gave rise to RIAs
• If they continue to grow it will not matter if you have a Mac or Windows PC, just that you have internet
Suites
•Packages of productivity software
•Usually includes-word processor-spreadsheet-presentation software-personal info management software
Suites (cont.)
•Some also include:-database-management systems-information management-desktop publishing applications-note-taking software
Microsoft Office
Most common productivity software suite.
Other Suites
Web-Based
•Accessed through the web
•Offers productivity software for free
Zoho Office Suite and SkyDrive
• Free web-based suite
• Includes word processor, spreadsheet, etc.
• SkyDrive provides access to productivity software (Microsoft Office)
Business Effects
•Enhances performance of employees
•Easy to use
•Provides a common format
Business Effects (cont.)
Applications in IT
• Used by us the students of Bentley
• Important aspect of computer fluency today
• Expected to know how to use this software
Links to Credit and References
• computertechstandards.com (Microsoft Office)• picasaweb.google.com (IBM)• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/
commons/9/99/Corel_logo.svg (Corel)• flickr.com (iWork and Internet Explorer)