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Google wants more of Microsoft's Office slice

Microsoft Office 365
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Search giant Google (NAS: GOOG) is one of the biggest, baddest disruptors this side of the Pacific.

When the company launched its suite of productivity Web apps years ago, the one company that had the most to lose was none other than software bellwether Microsoft (NAS: MSFT). It was a clear shot at Mr. Softy's lucrative Office and business division. At the time, it wasn't a huge threat, since Office was a full-featured offering while Google Apps was bare-bones in comparison.