Yahoo acquires Bangalore based startup Bookpad that hosts cloud-based documents. Bookpad is the maker of Docspad that allow the users to add document viewing, annotations and editing features within their own applications.
“We built Docspad for a singular purpose: any app out there that deals with documents should be able to let the users open, edit and collaborate on those documents, from right inside the app.” Co-founder and CEO of Docspad, Aditya Bandi explained in a recent blog post “Docspad is very simple to integrate into an App, and also fully-customisable. It also works across all devices and OSs. It is one of the easiest solutions for developers who want to display Word, Powerpoint, Excel and PDF documents inside the applications. Developers can now easily convert documents types like word to html5.Integrating with Docspad saves a lot of development time-and-effort, and provides the end-user with a great experience within the app.”We built Docspad for a singular purpose: any app out there that deals with documents should be able to let the users open, edit and collaborate on those documents, from right inside the app.”
Yahoo said the staff of Bookpad will now move to Silicon Valley as part of the deal. “Getting acquired by Yahoo puts Bangalore on the global startup map. We will do everything it takes to match Silicon Valley and become the world’s favourite startup hub,” said secretary Srivatsa Krishna.
With this acquisition users are expecting that Yahoo will bring features similar to Google Docs-in it’s Yahoo Mail service so that users can share and edit documents. When you will receive any documents as email attachments in Yahoo Mail, you can open, edit and save them on the cloud and can access emails on your mobile device on the go.
Yahoo has also confirmed the deal saying:
“We have acquired Bookpad, the company behind the Docspad product. The team will join our communications organization in Bangalore, where they will work on strengthening the Yahoo Mail experience. We’re excited for the expertise and knowledge that the team brings with them, and can’t wait to get to work collaborating with them.”
Related Posts...
What is New!What's Hot
Jun 27th, 2024
On National Doctor’s Day, let’s appreciate the advancements in healthcare, especially the rise of telemedicine. This innovation has revolutionized medical care, making it more convenient and effective. India’s eSanjeevani platform stands out, providing equitable healthcare to all, especially in rural areas. Launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, eSanjeevani facilitates remote consultations and enhances the quality of care. As telemedicine continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements, it promises to play a crucial role in the future of healthcare, ensuring accessibility and efficiency for everyone.
Read more
Jun 18th, 2024
Learn about the groundbreaking features of iOS 18 and why it’s considered the most impressive update to date. Stay ahead with our detailed insights.
Read more
May 16th, 2024
GPT-4o has arrived. Get the inside scoop on 6 key improvements making OpenAI’s latest natural language model its most powerful yet. We analyze how GPT-4o could change the game for AI applications.
Read more