MWSF: Microsoft Announces Four New Office Tools

Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has announced four new tools for users of Office 2004 for Mac.

Entourage has always lagged behind Outlook when it comes to Exchange integration, however, with a forthcoming update things are looking up for Exchange users. Entourage will support viewing of multiple calendars, improve public folder access, better mailbox quota management tools, and more integration with the Global Address List. Look for this update during the second half of 2005.

The .PST Import Tool will make migrating from Outlook 2001 for Mac to Entourage much simpler. It is in beta right now,
but I sure wish I had this tool 5 months ago when I was moving someone from Outlook 2001 to Entourage, it was a pain.
You can download the beta now.

MSN Messenger for Mac 5.0 will be available during the first half of 2005 and it brings with it a bunch of new features. Not only is security improved, but it will also use the metal interface that all the kids like so much.

Last, and somewhat least, there is Job Tools an online resource with tips and tricks grouped by job type. It is free, and at the moment it focuses on teachers, marketing pros and small business owners.  It is available now, with more job types being added soon.