Collabora Office

We’re celebrating 20 years since ODF became an ISO standard.

ODF helped move the industry toward open, interoperable document formats and remains an important building block for true digital sovereignty today.

As Michael Meeks puts it:
“ODF is an engine for unrestricted innovation that can secure digital independence for everyone, and Collabora is pleased to have been able to contribute substantially to its success.”

🔗 Read more: https://ift.tt/lRQnoLv

#ODF #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty

TDF ejects its core developers?!

In an exciting episode of the ongoing saga of The Document Foundation (TDF), their Membership Committee has decided that in order to grow the community and accelerate its mission – it would be fitting to eject from membership all Collabora staff and partners.

This is indeed April the 1st, but sadly this really is a summary of where we are now at; a double April Fool as it were.

🔗 https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/tdf-ejects-its-core-developers/?mtm_campaign=Blog&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=tdf_developers

We’re at Nextcloud (@nextcloud@mastodon.xyz) Enterprise Day Vienna!

A full day dedicated to secure, sovereign collaboration — bringing together IT leaders, project managers, and decision-makers.

🎙️ Catch our session today at 13:45 CET:
“Beautiful document collaboration, native in Nextcloud” with Thorsten Behrens.

Come say hi if you’re here!

🔗 Check out the full agenda: https://nextcloud.com/enterprise-day-vienna-2026/

#CollaboraOnline #NextcloudEnterpriseDay #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty

A European Office Suite? We have one already!

It is interesting to see Euro-Office launched, with Nextcloud in charge. We would like to provide some initial thoughts here to address people’s questions.

🔗 https://www.collaboraoffice.com/blog/a-european-office-suite/

Ever tried to open an old file only to be met with "Format not supported"?

That’s what happens when we rely on proprietary tech instead of Open Standards.

Today is #DocumentFreedomDay! 💜 We’re celebrating the right to access our own data without being locked into a specific software.

Curious how file formats evolved?
🔗 Read more: https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-file-formats-doc-vs-docx-vs-odf/?mtm_campaign=blog&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=History_File_Formats

#DFD

COOL Days 2026 - three days of code, collaboration and community 🧑‍💻💜

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Hamburg (and to those who tuned in online). All main track sessions were live-streamed and are now available to watch on demand, or get a 1 minute overview of each day with our short recaps.

🎥 watch the online streams: @CollaboraOnline@www.youtube.com
💥 watch the short recaps: @CollaboraOnline@www.youtube.com

#COOLDays2026

Germany isn’t just talking about digital sovereignty, it’s building it.

☑️ 80,000+ users in a pilot
☑️ 8 vendors, one platform
☑️ Federal rollout planned for 2027

In this episode of the Open Matters Podcast, Richard Brock is joined by Victor Moster (@zendis@social.bund.de) and Thorsten Behrens (Collabora Productivity) to explore what it really takes to build a sovereign digital workplace with open source.

🔗 Listen now: https://youtu.be/X73ivjib5QA

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource #digitalsovereignty

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to document editing.

Our white paper breaks down the full Collabora ecosystem — from Collabora Online and CODE to Collabora Office (Desktop, Classic, and Mobile) — helping you understand which products fit your needs and how they work together.

🔗 Download now and find the right setup for you: https://www.collaboraonline.com/case-studies/how-to-choose-the-right-collabora-office-products/?mtm_campaign=whitepaper&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=Cool_Products

#CollaboraOnline #CollaboraOffice #CODE #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty

It was great to be part of the first @nextcloud@mastodon.xyz Enterprise Day in Vienna, sharing how Collabora Online provides beautiful document collaboration, native in Nextcloud, and having many discussions about how organisations can build a digitally sovereign future for their documents 📄🔒️

See you at the next event!

What does digital sovereignty really mean?

It’s not just about where your data is hosted — it’s about who defines the rules your documents follow.

Many organisations are moving to self-hosted and European solutions, but if document workflows still rely on Microsoft formats, the control hasn’t truly shifted.

Real sovereignty goes beyond infrastructure. It starts with open standards and the ability to shape your own digital future.

🔗 Read the full article:https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/you-are-not-sovereign-if-microsoft-still-architects-your-documents/?mtm_campaign=blog&pk_source=mastodon&pk_medium=social&pk_content=sovereign

Most organisations start with big, well-known office suites because they’re widely used and easy to adopt.

But over time, questions begin to surface:
Who controls our data?

This white paper takes a closer look at those questions, offering a side-by-side comparison of Collabora Online and Microsoft 365.

🔗 Learn more: https://buff.ly/I8qqKgW

We’re also covering these topics in more detail in today’s live webinar, happening today at 15:00 CET.
🔗 Register to join: https://buff.ly/lVizR7s

We’re heading to Paris 🦫 ✈️

If you’re visiting Digital Workplace, stop by the Jalios Village and say hi!

Discover how Collabora Online fits into the modern digital workplace — from secure collaboration to seamless document workflows, all built on open-source foundations.

📅 8–9 April 2026
📍 Paris, France

🔗 Learn more about the event: https://salon-digitalworkplace.com/

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

Thanks to all those who have worked on translating #CollaboraOnline on Weblate. You rock! 💜🦫

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Choosing the right document solution isn’t always straightforward.

Different teams, different needs: online editing, development environments, mobile access, or full desktop control.

This white paper brings it all together to help you understand the full Collabora ecosystem and find what fits.

🔗 Download the white paper: https://www.collaboraonline.com/case-studies/product-fact-sheet/?mtm_campaign=whitepaper&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=Product_Sheet

#CollaboraOnline #CollaboraOffice #OpenSource

Bonjour from Paris 🦫 💜

If you’re at Digital Workplace, stop by the Jalios Village and say hi!

We’re showing how Collabora Online powers the modern digital workplace — secure, seamless, and open-source.

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

April is a busy one!

We’ll be out and about at many events this month - come say hi, meet the team, and chat all things Collabora Online.

If you’re around, we’d love to see you there 💜

🔗 Check out where to find us: https://buff.ly/WZ4Uf8r

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

Want to expand your business with a powerful, secure, open-source office suite?

Our Partner Program offers everything you need to succeed, including dedicated
support, technical resources, and sales and marketing collaboration.

Join over 230 global partners and offer a true alternative to proprietary
software.

🔗 Find out more in our white paper: https://www.collaboraonline.com/case-studies/become-a-partner/?mtm_campaign=WhitePaper&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=become_partner

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

Day 3 of COOL Days 2026 was a fantastic finale! 💜

We spent the full day diving into everything from Writer, Calc, Draw, and Impress updates to real-world integrations and where we’re headed next. It’s been such a rewarding three days of sharing ideas and connecting with our partners and community.

To make it even more special, we wrapped everything up with a visit to Miniatur Wunderland—a really amazing way to end our time here in Hamburg! ⚓️🦫

#COOLDays2026 #CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

We often imagine software like a single project, built in one place.

Open source gives us a different way to build. With Git, development happens everywhere, across forks, teams, and timelines. What looks like chaos is actually how stability, trust, and resilience are built.

More forks than a restaurant, and that’s a good thing.

🔗 Take a closer look at how it all works: https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/distributed-by-design-how-modern-open-source-works/?mtm_campaign=Blog&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=Distributed_by_Design

#OpenSource #CollaboraOnline #Git

🚀 We’re hiring!

Join Collabora Productivity and help shape open-source solutions that support digital sovereignty, secure collaboration, and real productivity.

We’re looking for:
☑️ Presales Engineer (German-speaking) – Europe (Remote)
☑️ QA Specialist – APAC (Remote)
☑️ Release Engineer – Europe (Remote)

If you're looking for a flexible, highly varied role with room for learning & growth, apply today!

🔗 Explore roles: https://www.collaboraonline.com/careers/

Ever spent time working on a document… and it just doesn’t look right?

Margins are off, text looks cramped, and fixing it takes longer than expected.

In this #FeatureFriday, we walk through the Layout tab in Collabora Online Writer — from adjusting margins and page setup to working with columns, breaks, and more.

🔗 Watch now and take control of your document layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pxuARFjGvk

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

Spotted a bug? Don’t let it live rent-free in your documents!

Our developers (and Brian 🦫) are on the case, but we’d love your help tracking it down.

Check out our guide on how to report issues and help keep things running smoothly.
🔗 https://buff.ly/NkhyEeB

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

Step inside the future of Collabora Online.

CODE (Collabora Online Development Edition) is the rolling release where the latest features in Writer, Calc, and Impress land first. Whether you’re a home user, small team, or developer, CODE gives you a sandbox to test-drive what’s next.

☑️ New features, updated regularly
☑️ Works seamlessly with .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx files
☑️ Ideal for digital sovereignty and on-premise control

🔗 Install CODE: https://www.collaboraonline.com/code/?mtm_campaign=Demo&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=code_Demo

#CODE #OpenSource

There’s a special kind of pride in keeping an old Linux machine alive. 🐧 What’s its role in your setup today?

COOL Days is almost here, kicking off next week! 💜

We’re bringing together panels that go beyond features. From real-world use cases to integrations and community insights.

📅 Don’t miss:
• Collabora Office in the Wild
• Hacking before it was COOL
• Integrating Collabora Office – How it’s done
• Community Panel

🔗 See the full agenda: https://buff.ly/CS6MXNi

#CollaboraOnline #COOLDays #OpenSource

Focus on what makes your product unique.

If your platform handles files, content, or workflows, document editing shouldn’t be the weak link. However, building a collaborative office suite from scratch is extremely complicated and slows down progress on your core product.

This white paper explains why leading platforms choose Collabora Online instead.

🔗 Read the white paper to learn more: https://www.collaboraonline.com/case-studies/integration-benefits/?mtm_medium=social&mtm_campaign=WhitePaper&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_content=Integrate

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

What does it really mean to move beyond proprietary office ecosystems?

In this webinar, we’ll explore how Collabora Online compares with Microsoft 365, and why more organisations are choosing open-source, self-hosted solutions to regain control over their data and infrastructure.

We’ll look at licensing, interoperability, document compatibility, and practical steps for transitioning your team.

📅 26 March 2026 | 15:00 CET

🔗 Register to join the discussion: https://www.collaboraonline.com/events/webinar-collabora-online-vs-microsoft/?mtm_campaign=webinar&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=COOL_Microsoft

Got something cool to share with the open-source world? 🎤

There are just 2 days left to submit your talk for COOL Days 2026!

Whether you’ve built an interesting Collabora Online integration, worked with the LibreOffice codebase, or have thoughts on digital sovereignty and open technology — we’d love to hear your story.

Join us and share your experience with the community.

📅 27–29 April 2026, Hamburg
📝 Call for Speakers open until 15 March

🔗 Submit your talk: https://eventyay.com/e/8aa0a1d5/cfs

Got something cool to share with the open-source world? 🎤

There are just 2 days left to submit your talk for COOL Days 2026!

Whether you’ve built an interesting Collabora Online integration, worked with the LibreOffice codebase, or have thoughts on digital sovereignty and open technology — we’d love to hear your story.

Join us and share your experience with the community.

📅 27–29 April 2026, Hamburg
📝 Call for Speakers open until 15 March

🔗 Submit your talk: https://eventyay.com/e/8aa0a1d5/cfs

Stuck on a configuration issue? Or just want to talk shop about the future of online document editing?

The Collabora Online User Forum is open and waiting for you! It’s the perfect hub to solve deployment puzzles, discuss new ideas, and connect with our global community of developers and integrators.

Ready to dive in? 🦫
Join us here: https://buff.ly/Acg6dnz

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

Join the Collabora Office Technical Committee - Open to Everyone! 🦫

We're excited to announce our new weekly Technical Committee (TC) call, open to the entire community.

📆 Every Wednesday at 17:00 CEST on Jitsi.

This is where the technical direction of Collabora Office gets shaped. Roadmap discussions, architecture decisions, and tackling the hard problems together.

🔗 Details & joining info: https://forum.collaboraonline.com/t/collabora-office-technical-committee-1st-meeting/4568

See you on Wednesday!

Linux lover? Build Collabora Office and unleash your inner hacker 💜🐧

Run your own build, debug with DevTools, and try Flatpak packaging, all with the community by your side.

🔗 Jump in: https://collaboraonline.github.io/post/build-co-linux/?mtm_campaign=community&mtm_source=facebook&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=Build_Linux

#CollaboraOffice #CollaboraOnline #OpenSource #Linux

Not in Hamburg for COOL Days 2026? Come along with us anyway 🦫💜

We’ll be sharing the whole day live, so you can experience it with us, wherever you are.

🎥 Watch online via our YouTube channel on Tue 28th and Wed 29th April.
🔗 Click to get notified when we go live! https://buff.ly/dJn309X

#COOLDays #CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

Looking for a way to get started with open source?

Collabora Online Easy Hacks are designed for exactly that — small, approachable issues to help you make your first contribution.

☑️ Find an issue, explore the code, and send your first pull request.

The community is here to support you every step of the way. 💜

🔗 Get started today: https://collaboraonline.github.io/post/easyhacks/?mtm_campaign=community&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=easy_hacks

#OpenSource #CollaboraOnline

COOL Days 2026 is just around the corner! 💜🦫

We’ve gathered partners, developers, and open-source enthusiasts to lead the conversation in Hamburg this April, and we’re thrilled to share a sneak peek at some of our incredible speaker lineup!

What to expect:
✅ Tech talks & hands-on workshops
✅ Community-led innovation
✅ Networking with the #COOLdev community

📍 Hamburg, Germany | 📅 27–29 April 2026

🔗 See the full agenda & save your spot: https://www.collaboraonline.com/events/cool-days-2026/?mtm_campaign=cooldays&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=COOL_Days

#COOLDays #CollaboraOnline

New weekend, new chapters on our open-source journey. 🦫

Grab your coffee and enjoy — we’re back with two new episodes of The Open Road to Freedom, exploring the intersection of communities, software, and companies.

Enjoy the stories! 💜

Ever wanted your own private document editor but felt intimidated by the setup?

In this guide, we show you how to host Collabora Online in minutes using Docker. Whether you’re on a Raspberry Pi or other Linux system, this is the "shortcut" path to digital sovereignty—no complex reverse proxies or SQL databases required.

☑️ Raspberry Pi initial setup
☑️ The easiest way to run with Docker
☑️ The simplicity of running Collabora Online

🔗 Watch the full guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xngSk727aBk

#OpenSource

COOL Days 2026 is almost here… are you ready? 💜🦫

This April in Hamburg, we’re bringing together partners, developers, and open-source enthusiasts.

✅ Expect tech talks, hands-on workshops, and plenty of time to connect with the #COOLdev community.

🎥 Curious what it’s like? Check out highlights from last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex_xBtNGNcM

📍 Hamburg, Germany | 📅 27–29 April 2026

🔗 See the full agenda & save your spot: https://www.collaboraonline.com/events/cool-days-2026/?mtm_campaign=cooldays&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=COOL_Days

#COOLDays #CollaboraOnline #OpenSource

From school code club to open-source contributor. 💜

Meet Maya Stephens and learn about her journey into tech, working on Collabora tools, and what open source means to the next generation of developers.

🔗 https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/an-interview-with-maya/?mtm_campaign=blog&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=Maya_Interview

#OpenSource #COOLdev #CollaboraOnline

Curious to see what’s coming next in Collabora Online?

CODE is our rolling release, giving you early access to the newest features in Writer, Calc, and Impress. Whether you’re a home user, small team, or developer, it’s your space to explore what’s coming next.

☑️ New features, updated regularly
☑️ Works seamlessly with .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx files
☑️ Ideal for digital sovereignty and on-premise control

Give it a try!
🔗 Install CODE: https://www.collaboraonline.com/code/?mtm_campaign=Demo&mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_content=code_Demo

#CODE #OpenSource