Microsoft has introduced that Workplace LTSC (Lengthy Time period Servicing Channel) 2024, a volume-licensed and perpetual model of Workplace for Home windows and macOS customers, is now accessible for industrial and authorities clients.
Workplace LTSC 2024 is designed for organizations with units with out web connectivity and requiring long-term assist, comparable to specialty methods like medical gear.
It has fewer options than the Microsoft 365 Apps suite and refines options launched in earlier iterations. Notable enhancements embody improved efficiency, safety, and accessibility throughout the platform, expanded assembly creation choices and higher search capabilities in Outlook, and a protracted record of latest Excel options, together with Dynamic Charts and Arrays.
Moreover, the Microsoft Groups app is now accessible as a separate obtain, and Workplace LTSC 2024 not bundles Microsoft Writer, which is able to quickly be retired after October 2026.
“Workplace LTSC 2024 gives a locked-in-time model of acquainted productiveness instruments, up to date with a subset of the options which were added to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise over the past three years,” Microsoft mentioned at present.
“Workplace LTSC 2024 will likely be supported for 5 years underneath the Fastened Lifecycle Coverage, and – like prior variations – will likely be deployable alongside Microsoft 365 Apps utilizing a standard set of instruments to allow clients to extra simply handle hybrid environments.”
The brand new launch contains entry to Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, and the Microsoft Entry (Home windows Solely) traditional desktop apps put in on 1 Home windows or macOS machine.
Workplace LTSC 2024 solely will get safety updates, comes with device-based licensing solely, and doesn’t require an web connection for activation and license validation.
“Workplace LTSC 2024 is offered to present industrial and authorities volume-licensed clients at present, together with new on-premises variations of Undertaking and Visio,” Microsoft added.
“These merchandise will likely be usually accessible to all clients on October 1. We are going to share extra about Workplace 2024 for shoppers within the coming weeks.”
Microsoft first introduced Workplace LTSC 2024 in March and launched a industrial preview for Home windows and macOS customers one month later, in April 2024.