Blog

Fixing a critical loadurl performance issue under Android

TL;DR Stalls in document loading were traced back to issues with the long-string handling abilities of Android’s Webview loadUrl method. Implementing an alternative websocket-based approach eliminated the problem. Introduction Everyone wants snappy scrolling and quick loading documents, so a design issue in the Android Webview loadurl method appeared to make...

What Makes Software Sovereign? (Hint: It’s Not Where It’s Made)

“Proprietary software can be just as big a liability to digital sovereignty when it’s produced in Germany as big tech from the US.” Miriam Seyffarth from the Open Source Business Alliance joins us to make the case that true sovereignty isn’t about where software is ‘made’ – it’s about how...

Why Collabora Online Calc is the Excel Replacement For You

Whether you’re deep into data analysis or simply need a reliable spreadsheet for your day-to-day work, Collabora Online’s Calc delivers. With robust performance, excellent compatibility, and a ever-growing list of powerful features, Calc is a true open-source alternative to Microsoft Excel. Here’s why it might be the spreadsheet solution you’ve...

Why Collabora Online Writer is the Word Replacement for You

For many years, Microsoft Word was the default choice for word processing – a capable tool, but also one pre-installed on most new PCs and deeply integrated into proprietary ecosystems. That early ubiquity helped shape habits and workflows for millions. But times have changed! Collabora Online Writer is a quality...

COOL 25.04 – Bringing the Latest in Collaborative Office Productivity

Watch the video above for a quick run through the latest features! Collabora Online 25.04 is our major annual release, and the culmination of a year’s worth of development, innovation, and refinement. Packed with new features, performance boosts, improved interoperability, and enhanced accessibility, this release is just what our users...

The Ideal DORA-Ready Office

“[DORA requires] financial services to embed digital resilience on all levels of their operations, based on six pillars . It is urgent to […] get into compliance.” 1 The Digital Operational Resilience Act or DORA (in effect as of 17th January 2025) is an urgent concern for financial institutions across...

Learn how we helped 100 top brands gain success