The Office Business Gateway Framework allows you to provide your users access to information stored in specialized and business applications directly within Microsoft® Office. Thus the time-consuming "toggling" between Microsoft® Office and other applications e.g. business applications, SAP, SharePoint® etc. can be avoided. The user works in the well-known Microsoft® Office environment without having to leave it to access relevant information.

OBG2011 Components

Integrate your Solution in Microsoft® Office – fast and easy

The development model is metadata-driven and based on the .NET Framework programming model, allowing developers to leverage existing skills and tools to build service-oriented solutions. Download the OBG Fact Sheet for Developers.

Combionic Connectors are used for rapid integration of information stores, such as SQL® databases, SharePoint®, or specialized applications.The connectors are based on a connectors framework and specific connectors for particular applications.

Learn more about the benefits for you as a Developer:

• Context-based provision of information
• Useful Development Tools
• Flexible and easy Deployment
• Consulting and Support