Google has agreed to buy DocVerse, a startup that enable real-time sharing and editing of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel files.
“What impresses us the most about the Google team is that they all share the same philosophy—giving people the tools to work the way they want.” founders Shan and Alex said in a statement.
DocVerse allows users to upload Microsoft document such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel to the web. Users then can share and edit documents on the web without having to email documents back and forth.
DocVerse was founded by Microsoft veterans Shan Sinha and Alex DeNeui. The acquisition will give Google a direct software connection to Microsoft Office and a team of talented developers to work on Google Docs.
Tariq Ali is an avid follower of the search engine and Internet marketing industry for the past 10 years. When he is not working or playing with tech gadgets, you will find him swimming, biking or running.
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