DocSpace

Docspace is a spin-off of the University of Genoa, headquartered in Genoa, Italy. The company commercializes SpreadSheetSpace,a patented technology that radically transforms the way Excel data is shared and managed across organizations. Docspace enables secure, real-time collaboration on spreadsheets without compromising data ownership, privacy, or control.

Unlike traditional cloud-based solutions, Docspace does not require spreadsheets to be uploaded to external servers. Instead, it introduces a new paradigm for enterprise-grade spreadsheet collaboration, making Excel a safe, connected, and trusted workspace for data-driven organizations.

Why Docspace is Different

• Keep Your Data Where it Belongs

With SpreadSheetSpace, spreadsheets always remain within users’ administrative domains. Only incremental updates are exchanged over the Internet, eliminating the risks associated with storing sensitive data on third-party cloud platforms.

• ShareOnly What You Choose

Docspace enables fine-grained data sharing at the level of ranges, tables, charts, and sheets. Different spreadsheet elements can be shared with different user groups, while the rest of the file remains fully protected. This creates a Spreadsheet Space: a private ecosystem of spreadsheets that selectively share data without ever losing control.

• Privacy by Design

All synchronization updates are protected by end-to-end encryption using a built-in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Data is never transmitted in clear form, and no third party - including Docspace - can access or decrypt shared information.

• Guaranteed Data Ownership

Docspace introduces an asymmetric sharing model that enforces data ownership. Exposers retain full control over the data they share, while importers receive live, actionable data without ever becoming owners of the source information.

• Real-Time, Always in Sync

Data updates are propagated in real time. Importers are continuously synchronized with their data sources, ensuring decisions are always based on the most up-to-date information.

• Built-In History and Traceability

Every update is automatically versioned. Both exposers and importers can explore historical versions of shared elements, enabling auditability, traceability, and advanced data evolution analysis.

• Seamless Integration with Enterprise Systems

Docspace offers a REST API and Java/C# SDKs that allow any enterprise application or ERP system to act as a data source. This keeps spreadsheets continuously aligned with certified, dynamic enterprise data, enabling true Self-Service Business Intelligence without breaking governance rules.

• Designed for Business Users

Docspace delivers powerful capabilities through a simple and intuitive user interface. End users can activate advanced sharing and synchronization features with just a few actions, without requiring technical expertise.