SaaS Updates for August 4, 2016

Microsoft announced the general availability of the Excel REST API for Office 365. Dropbox opened up its Dropbox Paper beta so anyone can sign up now–without the waitlist. Box announced the availability of a brand new Box experience on Android devices.

Announcing the general availability of the Microsoft Excel API to expand the power of Office 365 – The Excel team is pleased to announce the general availability of the Microsoft Excel REST API for Office 365—now developers can use Excel to power custom apps. Excel is an indispensable productivity tool; users across all industries and roles embrace it. It is used for everything from simple task tracking and data management, to complex calculations and professional reporting. With the new interface, Excel for Office 365 can extend the value of your data, calculations, reporting and dashboards.

Get started with Dropbox Paper—now in open beta – Dropbox built Dropbox Paper to help fast-moving teams create collaborative docs and share important information. It’s a big part of how they’re reimagining the way people work together. They originally launched Paper to a limited number of teams in private beta. And now they’re excited to open up the beta so anyone can sign up—without the waitlist. Plus, they have new Paper mobile apps for iOS and Android that you can use for on-the-go access.

Creating delightful new user experiences on Android – It’s important that Box’s customers can be productive from their mobile device, and that their mobile experience makes solving problems as easy and efficient as possible, no matter the industry or line of business. Today the Box team is excited to announce the availability of a brand new Box experience on Android devices.