Microsoft’s 2010 software suites present “the most complicated lock-in decision in years,” analysts say. Many customers will be justified in sticking with the 2007 versions of Office, Exchange and SharePoint. Microsoft is pushing its weight around in 2010 by offering numerous tools that used to be provided only by third-party vendors. The product lineup includes new pieces like the FAST Search Server, telephony, and picture and video editing. It can be seen as Microsoft’s response to Googles consumerization of e-mail, Burton Group analyst says.”]

