Office Sway vs Prezi

2015. Microsoft adds collaboration features to Office Sway



Office Sway, the recent addition to Microsoft's Office suite, which combines note-taking and presenting functionalities, now introduces collaborative features. One of the new features allows users to make copies of Sways, enabling them to have their own versions. This functionality proves beneficial for group collaborations, as it allows individuals to preserve specific versions of Sways for future use or reference. Notably, Sway was initially launched as a browser-based application, diverging from the traditional desktop-focused Office apps. Microsoft appears to be embracing Sway's cloud-based nature, positioning it between the use cases of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


2014. Microsoft’s new Office app, Sway becomes generally available



Microsoft's Office Sway, an online tool designed for creating dynamic presentation documents, has now been made available to the general public. Microsoft describes Sway as a fresh approach to crafting captivating, interactive, web-based representations of your ideas, accessible from both your phone and browser. Its user-friendly interface makes it effortless to share your creations, while ensuring they maintain a visually appealing appearance across various screens. Sway stands out due to its departure from traditional file-based formats, aligning with Microsoft's vision of transforming Office into a cloud-based solution that can be offered through recurring subscription models.


2014. Online presentations service Prezi secures $57M



Prezi, a cloud-based presentation platform, recently secured a significant growth investment of $57 million. In recent years, Prezi has steadily gained momentum, posing a challenge to Microsoft's dominant Powerpoint market share. One of Prezi's standout features is its cloud-based infrastructure, enabling users to deliver presentations from a variety of devices, including browsers, desktops, iPads, and iPhones, while always having access to the most up-to-date version of their work. What sets Prezi apart from traditional presentation software is its emphasis on visual storytelling rather than relying on conventional bullet-point lists. By incorporating images and encouraging creators to weave a compelling narrative, Prezi enhances audience engagement and retention of information. Boasting a user base of 50 million, Prezi has emerged as a popular choice for businesses aiming to persuade clients, attract customers, and facilitate internal training. Esteemed companies like Salesforce, Lufthansa, Marriott, and IBM have already embraced Prezi and become enthusiasts of its innovative approach.


2011. Prezi+iPad - ideal presentations at conferences

We continuously explore innovative ways to leverage iPad (and other tablets) in the Enterprise. As previously mentioned, executives and salespersons who frequently attend business meetings can utilize the iPad as a stylish accessory to impress clients. However, it is important to acknowledge that using the iPad to deliver presentations during these meetings is not commonplace. In such scenarios, a projector or a laptop with a larger screen is more appropriate. On the other hand, at various exhibitions and conferences where numerous partners and customers can be found, the iPad proves to be an ideal solution for delivering on-the-go presentations. Additionally, we are excited to introduce Prezi for iPad, a remarkable presentation tool. We have already reviewed Prezi, which stands out as one of the most original and exciting services for online presentations. When used on the iPad, Prezi delivers an impressive experience. It is worth noting that presentations are not stored on the tablet itself but instead streamed from the Internet. However, this initial version does not support video, animation, and PDF files. Furthermore, it does not offer editing capabilities, serving solely for demonstration purposes.


2009. Prezi - fresh look at the Web presentations



When it comes to presentations, the minimalist style, that is usually more appropriate to business applications - not works so fine. Because you want your audience (potential customers) to say "WOW!". That's why besides the classic presentation apps, such as PowerPoint or Google Presentations, there is number of quite succesful alternative presentation tools such as SlideRocket with its incredible flash effects or Second Life with its virtual 3D auditories. The Hungarian start-up Prezi also belongs to this group. It has already gathered a lot of excited reviews, awards and investments. It's coolest feature is that the entire presentation is placed on one large virtual board, and its demonstration - is navigation on this board with dynamic scaling. ***