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CHARLENE LEMAIRE TRAVELING COACHES The Rewards of Early Adoption L aw firm curiosity and enthusiasm for Office 2010 is very much on the rise. We’re frequently asked whether we recommend a migration to Office 2007 or Office 2010. The answer, of course, is that it depends on the unique situation of each firm — timing, resources, integrated applications and business drivers. The improved features of Office 2010, highlighted below, will also play into the decision. Many law firms were anticipating an upgrade to Office 2007 last year, but the economy changed 24 Microsoft ILTA White Paper many plans for technology spending. So now, as the economic landscape for our industry is improving, most firms are questioning a move to 2007 when 2010 will be released this year. DRIVING FORCES BEHIND EARLY ADOPTION But now the time is right, it seems, for firms like Leonard, Street and Deinard to make the move to Office 2010. “We are early adopters judiciously,” says the firm’s David Oxley. “Not bleeding edge, but a lot