The Economist: Forty years old and still going strong – why Microsoft’s Excel won’t die
Microsoft Excel, the go-to tool for financial analysts and consultants, turns 40 this month. Known for its versatility in everything from pricing assets to analyzing company data, it has remained a staple despite the rise of competitors like Google Sheets. While AI tools promise to enhance data analysis, Excel continues to dominate, with 400 million cloud users. Even with its occasional blunders, it's still hailed as Microsoft's "best consumer product."
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The business world's favourite software program enters its 40th year
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