Chris Swaine tells us that...

Becta, the education technology agency, has just published a key report on Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 and on document interoperability which analyses the suitability of both software packages for adoption by learning providers.

Becta recommends that learning providers review the findings of the report before considering any large-scale investment or deployment.

One of the interesting recommendations that upgrading existing ICT systems to Microsoft Vista or Office 2007 is not recommended and mixed Windows-based operating environments should be avoided. However, Vista should be considered where new institution-wide ICT provision is being planned.

The full news story, recommendations and information on how to download the report can be found at:

http://news.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=35287&page=1658&catID=1633