Is Office 365 cheaper than going open source?

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Daily Digest September 03, 2015 Editor of this Newsletter Mary Weilage | Senior Editor | @TechRepublic Mary Weilage is a Senior Editor for the CBS Interactive site TechRepublic. Is Office 365 really cheaper than going open source? A Microsoft-commissioned report suggests one organisation could realise huge savings by moving from OpenOffice to Office 365. But how likely are others to see those benefits? Resource of the day Standardization and Modularity in Data Center Physical Infrastructure Adopting modular standardization as a design strategy for data center physical infrastructure (DCPI)is well worth your time and well worth the expense. Download this whitepaper for an understanding of the wide-ranging benefits. New at TechRepublic Microsoft wants you to Snip your next screenshot Sun Tzu-as-a-Service: How to protect the hybrid cloud The ridiculous profit made from replacing cracked smartphone screens Xiaomi is rumored to be working on a Laptop... running Linux! How to create an explanatory video on a Chromebook Apple may expand beyond live radio and start funding original video content Don't miss this TechRepublic article IT unions: The wrong approach to achieving a noble goal TechRepublic readers suggest that forming a union is the only way to prevent poor working conditions for IT pros. Patrick Gray presents his case against unionized IT. Windows 10: The essential guide for business professionals Windows 10 is introducing a host of new features, a platform-unifying design, and Microsoft's Windows-as-a-service strategy. This guide will help you get up to speed on the most significant details. Become a Tech Pro Research member to get all our articles, tools, policies, and templates. Today's recommended downloads Data Center Projects: Advantages of Using a Reference Design (APC by Schneider Electric) Beginner's Guide to SSL Certificates (Italian) (Symantec) The Evolution of Data Privacy (Symantec) Five Fundamentals of Virtual Server Protection (CommVault Systems) Network Bandwidth Performance and Traffic Patterns Tool (Solarwinds APAC) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet AI, Automation, and Tech Jobs There are some things that machines are simply better at doing than humans, but humans still have plenty going for them. Here's a look at how the two are going to work in concert to deliver a more powerful future for IT, and the human race. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Microsoft in the Enterprise Linux and Open Source Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2015 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.