Microsoft has today released its Mac Preview for Office 2019. The new test program is available for businesses and organizations that aren’t using the company’s cloud based Office 365 software.

Announced in a blog post, Microsoft shared that following the preview starting today, Office 2019 for Mac will be released in the “second half of 2018.”

Microsoft gives a pitch that Office 365 ProPlus (subscription) is its best option for commercial use, but recognizes that Office 2019 for Mac is a good fit for organizations who aren’t “ready to move to the cloud.”

Here’s how Microsoft describes the new updates and features:

You can find a detailed list of changes here.

Microsoft also shares that Office 2019 for Mac will help IT administrators more easily deploy and manage the software, including support for the popular Jamf Pro software.

The Office 2019 Commercial Preview Program for Mac isn’t available for individuals. Check out more details here if you’re interested in getting your organization signed up.

Via The Verge