Underlining the relevance of Open XML formats in application development, leading Indian IT solution providers are increasingly using Open XML as a preferred technology standard. The latest solution providers to join the list include PacSoft Solutions, Skelta Software Inc, Aztecsoft, Processware Systems, AppPoint Software Solutions and Compulink.

One of the most compelling reasons for customers to migrate to Open XML formats is the openness of Office XML formats – the ability to integrate with custom schemas and be seamlessly interoperable. The other reason that rank high for choosing Open XML are its secure nature that makes it so easy for personally identifiable information and business sensitive information, such as user names, comments and file paths, to be easily identified and removed. The final benefit of all these is that the solutions built on open XML help customers save time and cost.

According to Sanjay Manchanda, Director, Microsoft Business Division, ?Open XML encourages choice, flexibility and interoperability for IT application developers while ensuring they optimize their IT spend, leverage the best-of-breed technology and take advantage of rich work-flow scenarios. The widespread adoption of Open XML formats by companies in India, as well as globally, reiterates the growing popularity of Open XML as a technology standard.?

The latest solutions developed in India include

Lyceum, developed by PacSoft Solution Limited, is a comprehensive education management tool, which was integrated with Open XML to improve file and data management and enhance interoperability thus providing clients a solution that was completely compatible with their enterprise needs.

Aztecsoft, a global software engineering services company, when faced with the challenge of generating delivery challans, chose the Open XML formats since it allows easy conversion to other formats, including other XML formats. Also, Open XML helps reduce document size and therefore minimizes storage needs.

Skelta Software, a Bangalore-based software product company, created a solution called Skelta SharePoint Accelerator 2007 to provide a familiar, productive IT environment for their employees. The new solution which facilitates centralized business process management and analysis allowed data fidelity and interoperability because of Open XML.

Compulink, chose the Open XML Formats for Whizible, egrated product management solution to address the challenge of document development and retention.

AppPoint, a technology company, with their BizaApp studio application found it easier to share information and help employees collaborate more efficiently by implementing Open XML.

Processware Systems, a leading solution provider in banking, manufacturing, education and aerospace markets, has taken advantage of the new capabilities available in the standardized Open XML formats to improve the efficiency of its BankSoft application. By using Open XML, the company provides its customers with a solution that allows multiple incompatible, banking systems to communicate with one another and share customer data, reduced storage requirements and increased choices.

?Companies like these,? Manchanda adds, ?with their innovative products based on Open XML, are heralding a new trend in India that will have a positive impact on computing in the future?.

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