In a strategic shift, Microsoft is introducing Office 2024, its latest iteration free from subscription ties, aiming to launch later this year. This move targets a diverse clientele, offering a commercial preview of the Office Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) 2024 starting next month, with a full rollout anticipated before year-end.

Subscription-Free, But Full of Features

Office LTSC 2024 emerges as a beacon for businesses and consumers desiring a steadfast, one-time purchase software suite, diverging from the recurring subscription model. It’s engineered for a five-year support lifecycle, ensuring longevity and stability for its users. Although Microsoft champions its subscription-based Microsoft 365 for its comprehensive feature set, it acknowledges the necessity for a subscription-free model for specific, critical-use scenarios.

Catering to Specialized Needs

Microsoft delineates specific scenarios where Office LTSC 2024 becomes indispensable: regulated devices unable to receive frequent updates, manufacturing control devices, and specialized systems like medical testing equipment that require a constant, unchanged software environment. This version will miss Microsoft Publisher and Teams, with the latter available for separate download, tailored for both macOS and Windows users in 32- and 64-bit versions.

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