Microsoft's ODF Support in Office 2007 SP2 Triggers Industry Response

Strategic Insights -

Microsoft's introduction of Open Document Format (ODF) support in Office 2007 SP2 has sparked a reaction from the industry. Just a few weeks after this announcement, GemBox Software has released an updated version of its .NET component, GemBox.Spreadsheet, which fully supports ODF for spreadsheets (.ods files). This move enables C# and VB.NET developers to read, write, and convert between various formats, including XLS, CSV, XLSX, HTML, and ODF. The significance of this development lies in the widespread adoption of ODF and the trend of replacing proprietary document formats with open and standardized formats.

Key Takeaways:

  • GemBox Software has released a new version of its .NET component, GemBox.Spreadsheet, which fully supports ODF for spreadsheets (.ods files).
  • The update enables C# and VB.NET developers to read, write, and convert between various formats, including XLS, CSV, XLSX, HTML, and ODF.
  • The new version of GemBox.Spreadsheet is used by over 1200 companies worldwide, including Deutsche Bank, Intel, IBM, HP, Verizon, Schlumberger, Bayer, Siemens, ABB, Shell, Infineon, XEROX, Allianz, AT&T, Volvo, and Swarovski.
  • The release demonstrates the growing trend of adopting open and standardized document formats, such as ODF, in the industry.
  • GemBox Software is a Microsoft ISV Partner and a winner of ComponentSource Best Selling Publisher Awards for 2006, 2007, and 2008.
  • The company was one of the first to implement support for reading/writing of Open XML (OOXML) spreadsheets in 2007.

Statistics:

  • Over 1200 companies worldwide use the GemBox.Spreadsheet .NET component.
  • The companies that use GemBox.Spreadsheet include Deutsche Bank, Intel, IBM, HP, Verizon, Schlumberger, Bayer, Siemens, ABB, Shell, Infineon, XEROX, Allianz, AT&T, Volvo, and Swarovski.
  • GemBox Software has been a Microsoft ISV Partner since [no specific date mentioned].
  • The company has won ComponentSource Best Selling Publisher Awards for 2006, 2007, and 2008.
  • In 2007, GemBox Software was one of the first companies to implement support for reading/writing of Open XML (OOXML) spreadsheets.

Sources:

  • GemBox.Spreadsheet .NET component (http://www.gemboxsoftware.com/GBSpreadsheet.htm)
  • PRWeb.com (http://www.prweb.com/releases/ODF/component/prweb2546424.htm)
  • Comtex SmarTrend Alert (no specific date mentioned)