"With the launch of Proton Sheets, we are not just closing the productivity gap - we are reclaiming data sovereignty for businesses and individuals alike," said Anant Vijay Singh, Head of Product at Proton Drive. "The reality today is that most spreadsheet tools come from Big Tech giants whose entire business models are built on exploiting user data. Now, with AI woven deeply into these platforms, the risks have escalated exponentially."
Everyone from big-name companies like Microsoft and Google to others like Zoom, Slack and Twilio, shifted gears (and business practices) in recent years to make seemingly overnight changes to their wares, plugging in AI and adding agents atop well-laid workflows and legacy business models. Now, those genAI tools are widely used to make their products easier to use, with AI helpers providing new insights by analyzing old data that until now lay siloed and dormant.
"I am filled with immense pride as I reflect on Team '25 and our customers' and partners' reactions to our relentless focus on innovation," said Mike Cannon-Brookes, Atlassian's CEO and co-Founder.
Microsoft Loop is a collaborative platform that fosters teamwork, simplifying real-time project management. It integrates seamlessly with existing Microsoft tools, designed for both students and businesses.