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Posted by John Pollard on August 6, 2008, 11:50 am
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The following is a verbatim copy of a post very recent post in
the MS Money Newsgroup.
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We have been asked to post the following by the MS Money Team.
Annual Release Change
. Microsoft Money Plus continues to be a valuable tool for our
customers;
however the feedback we are hearing is that the incremental
updates to the
software don't merit a new product every year. Given this, we
have decided
against releasing a 2009 version of Money Plus.
. We are moving off of an annual release cycle for Microsoft
Money Plus (no
Money 2009 version in the fall), with future release dates TBD.
Money Plus
continues to be a valuable tool for our customers, however the
feedback we
are hearing loud and clear is that, after 17 years in the
market, the
incremental updates to the software don't merit a new product
release every
year. Given this, we have decided against releasing a 2009
version of Money
Plus.
100% Online distribution (out of the packaging business and
physical retail
store shelves)
. More and more retail consumers are going online to shop the
endless rows
of digital shelves. In response to our retail partners' needs,
consumer
behavior and business efficiencies, Microsoft is focusing
distribution
efforts for Microsoft Money Plus software online via download
and
discontinuing traditional box sales of the software at retail.
. Microsoft Money Plus will continue to be available at retail
outlets while
supplies last. We have stopped shipping new product to retail
outlets.
. We have been listening to our customers and analyzing market
trends and
business dynamics and feel that distribution the software
product online
will provide our customers with the right mix of products and
services that
will meet their needs.
. The combination of Money Plus and MSN Money will continue to
provide a
comprehensive source for our customer's money and personal
finance needs.
Through the various tools and tight integration with the site,
Money Plus
customers can get a complete view of their finances, understand
what bills
have been paid and which are due, access stock information and
tap into the
extensive list of financial experts on MSN Money for tips and
guidance.
Overall
. Is this a sign that you are getting out of the packaged PC
consumer
software business overall?
o Microsoft does not see shrink wrapped software going away
anytime soon and
we are always talking to customers about different ways to price
and package
our software offerings. The company is evolving its strategy and
product
solutions to meet customer demand and optimize business
efficiencies.
. What is your goal with moving to this download-only model? How
have retail
partners responded?
o Our goal is to deliver products the way our retail partners
and consumers
are demanding. Retailers are asking for more ways to work with
us on the
digital distribution of Microsoft Money, so many are excited
about the
additional flexibility the Web offers. This move means that our
retailers
can provide more inventory of our products, but require less
physical space
to manage inventory.
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Regards
Bob Peel,
Microsoft MVP - Money
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John Pollard
First initial underscore Last name at mchsi dot com
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