Document Interop: Ecma Office Open XML and OASIS ODF

Interoperability has long been a feature of Microsoft’s products and technologies, achieved through product engineering with strong support for XML, by working with customers, partners, competitors and government, by providing access to Microsoft technologies, and through engagement with standards-setting organizations. In its approach, Microsoft strives to bring technologies to market in a way that balances competitive innovation with the real interoperability needs of customers and partners.