Thanks Clint/Ivan
I know there is that risk of being seen as over-reacting/drama queen. I don't think it is beyond the skill of Microsoft to advise with more clarity. You are the first person I know of who doesn't have it yet. The company next door to me who uses the same provider had theirs weeks ago...when yo9u ahve a board asking why you intend spending thousands when there is this...it's not the easiest conversation when his partner next door has it for free!!
Lessons learned...I was using 3rd party some time back, but learned, watched and waited for communications sites. Looks like I will have to go back to plan A and pay the fees to meet the deadlines I have of 1st Sept. Communications sites made everything so much easier for end users and editors and of course integrated...been a long time coming, guess it will be a little longer.
Shame... by the time I get to use it in a year from now, it should be polished product :)