Blog – Collabora Online

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...

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...

A Faster Friendlier Collabora Online – Part III

In Part I we introduced the big idea: ergonomics, power on demand with context-aware UI and progressive disclosure. In Part II we showed how real-world feedback shaped the work. This instalment shows more of the updates put into practice across everyday tasks: presenting, reviewing, number-crunching, and discoverability. Less friction, more...

DigitalPakt Schule 2.0: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to modernise digital learning

Studies carried out in 2013, 2018, and then 2023 show that digital literacy within German schools has been in decline over the past 10 years. Existing approaches are not delivering the desired educational outcomes. Germany’s next major investment in school digitalisation is taking shape. With DigitalPakt Schule 2.0, the German...

From Online to Desktop, Berlin to Bangkok – Here is how your support made a difference

“As we come to the end of another extraordinary year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our customers, partners, community and of course the awesome team at Collabora Productivity. “We’re focused on making Open Source rock by creating beautiful, intuitive tools that work online and off, and...