Overview
Workiro, a platform that enables seamless business collaboration and productivity, partnered with McKenna Consultants to extend its functionality in two key areas: document editing and email synchronization. Our team was chosen to augment Workiro’s already outstanding internal development team due to our deep expertise in WOPI integrations and Microsoft Office Add-Ins.
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Challenge
Workiro sought to improve its user experience by enabling direct in-browser editing of Microsoft Office documents, eliminating the need for users to download, modify, and reupload files. In parallel, they aimed to offer seamless integration with Microsoft Outlook, allowing users to synchronize their emails and conversations directly into the Workiro platform.
Both enhancements required updates to Workiro’s existing microservices architecture and demanded careful alignment with their user experience design strategy.
Solution
WOPI Integration
McKenna Consultants implemented a WOPI (Web Application Open Platform Interface) solution to allow Workiro users to open, edit, and save Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents directly within the Workiro web application. This integration significantly improved workflow efficiency and ensured document version control while preserving security and compliance standards.
To learn more about the WOPI implementation and how it enhances productivity, visit Workiro's Microsoft Integrations page.
Outlook Add-In & Email Sync
To bring email and conversation history into the Workiro ecosystem, McKenna Consultants developed a Microsoft Outlook Add-In alongside a comprehensive Graph API server-side integration. This solution enabled users to tag, import, and sync email conversations from Outlook into Workiro seamlessly.
We worked closely with the Workiro team to:
- Collaborate on user experience design, ensuring the Outlook Add-In was intuitive and aligned with Workiro’s visual and functional standards.
- Update and extend their microservices architecture to support scalable and secure email synchronization.
A detailed video showcasing the Outlook Add-In can be found on Workiro's Outlook Integration page.
Why Workiro Chose McKenna Consultants
Workiro selected McKenna Consultants for this collaboration based on our proven track record and domain expertise:
- Expertise in WOPI integrations, having successfully deployed similar solutions in enterprise environments.
- In-depth experience with Microsoft Office Add-Ins, including technical proficiency with Outlook and the Microsoft Graph API.
- A track record of seamless integration into existing development workflows, working as a true extension of client teams.
Results
- Workiro users can now edit Office documents directly in the browser, streamlining collaboration and removing friction from daily workflows.
- The new Outlook Add-In and backend sync services provide robust email integration, bringing vital communications into the Workiro platform with minimal effort.
- The updates to Workiro’s microservices architecture laid the groundwork for scalable, future-proof extensions.
Conclusion
The collaboration between McKenna Consultants and Workiro is a prime example of how technical expertise and effective teamwork can drive platform innovation. By blending our engineering capabilities with Workiro’s product vision, we delivered robust solutions that improve usability and support continued growth.
If you would like to discuss WOPI or Microsoft Office Add-Ins for your business or project, please get in touch with McKenna Consultants today.
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Services Delivered
"Working with McKenna Consultants has been a seamless and rewarding experience. Their deep expertise in WOPI and Microsoft Outlook Add-Ins was exactly what we needed to push our platform forward. They quickly integrated with our team, collaborated closely on user experience, and helped us update our microservices architecture for WOPI and the Add-In. The results speak for themselves — our users now enjoy a smoother, more powerful experience thanks to the work McKenna delivered." Rob Keynes, Product Manager, Workiro