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Who Has the Keys to Your Data?

The Uncomfortable Truth About Microsoft Customer Lockbox There is a question that every organisation storing data in Microsoft 365 should be asking, but most never do: can Microsoft access your files, emails, and documents without your knowledge or consent? The answer, by default, is yes – and Microsoft will even...

Digital Sovereignty Explained

Confused by buzzwords? You’re not alone. EXPLAINED is a new explainer series for people who work with technology – but don’t want marketing fluff or academic theory. We break down complex digital topics clearly and practically: what they mean, why they matter, and how they work in the real world....

An Interview with Pranam: How Open Source Powered a Digital Nomad Dream

Welcome back to our interview series, where we chat with the passionate people behind the Collabora Online code. Collabora Online is made possible by the worldwide team, community, contributors and partners. Today, we’re sitting down with Pranam Lashkari, a developer whose journey into tech began with a DIY computer build...

WOPI Is Open. Your Office Stack Should Be Too.

Web Application Open Platform Interface (WOPI) is a REST-based protocol originally developed by Microsoft to enable web-based document editing between third-party applications. It’s the “plumbing” that connects document storage systems (such as Microsoft SharePoint, file servers or cloud storage) with online office suites for seamless editing experiences. Microsoft created WOPI...

Why the Best Online Office Doesn’t Try to Store Your Files

Keep your storage. Upgrade your editing. If you’ve ever wondered whether Collabora Online is a “cloud drive”, the simple answer is no. We are focussed on making the best document editor possible, and don’t handle document storage. For document storage, we integrate beautifully with Enterprise File Sync & Share solutions...

Collabora Productivity contributions in LibreOffice 26.2

For over 12 years, Collabora Productivity has been privileged to work as one part of a broader community of enthusiastic developers, both volunteers and paid, collaborating to make an open source office suite that is free to download and trusted by millions of users. The LibreOffice codebase is the foundation...