Google bought DocVerse, a company founded by two former Microsoft employees which built a plugin for Microsoft Office that let people in the world to collaborate documents with other people in real-time.
"DocVerse combines the benefits of web-based collaboration tools like Google Docs and Zoho with the power and familiarity of the world's most popular productivity application, Microsoft Office. DocVerse offers first ever product to truly enable real-time sharing and editing of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel files. Its key advantage is that it does not require you to learn a new way to work by seamlessly plugging into Microsoft Office."
DocVerse doesn't use Google Docs as a back-end for real-time collaboration, but Google will probably integrate with Google Docs.
Google says that many people "are still accustomed to desktop software", so the acquisition will help these users to try cloud computing services while still using their favorite software.
DocVerse's blog offers an interesting perspective of a two former Microsoft employees: "We fundamentally believe that Google is one of the best positioned companies to truly disrupt the world of productivity software. We're looking forward to the opportunity to scale our vision at Google. Our first step will be to combine DocVerse with Google Apps to create a bridge between Microsoft Office and Google Apps."
Google says that you can no longer create a new DocVerse account, but there's a simple way to try the Microsoft Office plug-in. Download the setup and create a new account when DocVerse asks you to log in.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Jouve acquires TexTech
CHENNAI: Jouve group, a European service provider specializing in digital and print content management and publishing services, has announced the acquisition of the Chennai based TexTech International along with its U.S. subsidiary, TexTech inc, engaged in publishing services for books and eBooks.
Addressing press persons here on Tuesday, Pierre-Vincent Debatte, President and CEO of Jouve group, said the acquisition was part of Jouve's strategy to become a global player with a strong local presence. AVR Venkatesa, CEO of TexTech, said the buy-out would provide deep expertise in content workflows and growth capital to TexTech for scaling up its operations and infrastructure. The cost of acquisition was Rs. 25 crore for buying 100 per cent equity, he said.
According to Patrick Simon, Vice-President, Editorial, and Publishing Services Director of Jouve group, customers of the group are migrating towards a content-centric workflow strategy and Jouve's goal is to become their partner of choice, providing professional publishing services. The acquisition would strengthen Jouve's North America operations and provide it with a significant foothold in the U.S. trade and learning publishing markets, he said.
Founded in 1903, Jouve has 1,300 employees on its roll with offices in Europe, the U.S., Senegal and China.
Addressing press persons here on Tuesday, Pierre-Vincent Debatte, President and CEO of Jouve group, said the acquisition was part of Jouve's strategy to become a global player with a strong local presence. AVR Venkatesa, CEO of TexTech, said the buy-out would provide deep expertise in content workflows and growth capital to TexTech for scaling up its operations and infrastructure. The cost of acquisition was Rs. 25 crore for buying 100 per cent equity, he said.
According to Patrick Simon, Vice-President, Editorial, and Publishing Services Director of Jouve group, customers of the group are migrating towards a content-centric workflow strategy and Jouve's goal is to become their partner of choice, providing professional publishing services. The acquisition would strengthen Jouve's North America operations and provide it with a significant foothold in the U.S. trade and learning publishing markets, he said.
Founded in 1903, Jouve has 1,300 employees on its roll with offices in Europe, the U.S., Senegal and China.
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