Software is any set of machine-readable instructions

(most often in the form of a computer program) that directs a computer's processor to perform specific operations.

 It has now advanced in business-related applications

such as Microsoft Office.

Purpose: More efficient and effective communications

Word Processing Skills

Spreadsheet Software
Allows the user to organize numerical information

into sections of rows and columns. Configured to do various calculations A powerful tool for tracking inventory items and pricing Provides charts and graphs

Database Software
For collection and storage of data Allows data to be accessed, retrieved and

manipulated easily

Presentation Applications
Allows users to create

presentations that illustrate information and concepts to a group.

Extends a businessmans ability

to communicate more effectively to large groups

Personal Information Applications

Tools for effective communication with other

individuals in a workgroup
Enables users to be organized and stay connected to

their peers and workgroups

Notes, Calendars, etc.

Meeting Software Applications

To simplify communication through PCs and the

Internet Enables users to meet with anyone , anywhere and anytime Allows employees to work together collaboratively sharing ideas, developing projects, facilitating teamwork

 Face-to-face conversations

Online meeting
Video and Audio conferencing Real-time conversations via text

Streamlined Web Conferencing

Shared Workplace

Voice Recognition Software

Allows the spoken word to be

transferred directly in a printed document.

Captures and translates the

spoken words

Useful in medical and legal

fields that require large amounts of dictation for their records.