Iron Software News

June 4, 2025Company News

Episode Two: Matt Goldman on Building Brave Teams and the Future of .NET

In this insightful episode, Matt Goldman delves into the essence of building courageous teams and envisioning the future of creative collaboration. Drawing from his experiences, he shares valuable perspectives on fostering innovation, embracing vulnerability, and leading with authenticity.

May 15, 2025MS Build 2025

Your Guide to Microsoft Build 2025 - What Developers Using Iron Software Should Watch

An Iron Software developer shares what they're most excited about from Microsoft Build 2025. This blog highlights key .NET sessions from the event and serves as your developer-focused guide to what matters most from cross-platform updates to AI integration and performance tools.

Introducing <code>LeadByExample()</code>: A New Series from Iron Software

May 15, 2025Company News

Introducing `LeadByExample()`: A New Series from Iron Software

This article introduces Iron Software's new series, Lead by Example. We're thrilled to kick off Episode One with someone who truly embodies this philosophy: Scott Hanselman - developer, teacher, speaker, podcaster, and longtime advocate at Microsoft.

May 15, 2025Modern .NET

Why It's Time to Migrate from .NET Framework to Modern .NET? .NET upgrade assistant is here.

This blog explains why developers should migrate from .NET Framework to modern .NET (6 and beyond). It covers the benefits of upgrading, common issues with legacy projects, and how tools like the .NET Upgrade Assistant and Iron Software simplify the migration process without requiring a full rewrite.

May 8, 2025.NET Conf

What's New in .NET Aspire 9.2 - A Quick Dev Perspective from Iron Software

Microsoft's .NET Aspire 9.2 release brings powerful enhancements for building and managing distributed applications and at Iron Software, we're particularly excited about how these updates intersect with the tools our customers rely on.

April 24, 2025.NET Conf

Key Recap: .NET Conf - Focus on Modernization 2025

This recap highlights key takeaways from Microsoft's .NET Conf: Focus on Modernization, including continuous modernization, advancements in cloud-native development, and how Iron Software's .NET tools support developers working with legacy systems and modernizing document workflows.

April 17, 2025Company News

Celebrating 10 Years : Iron Software's Decade of Innovation

Celebrating 10 Years of Iron Software. In 2025, Iron Software celebrates a decade of innovation—10 years of building powerful, developer-friendly .NET tools that simplify complex tasks across industries. From IronPDF to our latest releases, we've launched 10 impactful products, supported sustainable tech through EcoGrants, and now proudly introduce the Iron Startup Grant.

April 9, 2025Microsoft

Join Iron Software at .NET Conf: Focus on Modernization

Celebrate 10 years of innovation with Iron Software as we team up with Microsoft for .NET Conf: Focus on Modernization! This free 2-day event brings together Microsoft engineers, community leaders, and dev teams like ours to explore what modernization really means in 2025.

April 3, 2025Microsoft

Response to Milan Jovanovic: Why IronPDF Is the Go-To Tool for Real-World PDF Generation in .NET

In this article, Microsoft MVP and Software Architect Milan Jovanović demonstrates how to generate professional PDF documents in ASP.NET Core using IronPDF. He walks through code examples, and key features that make IronPDF a powerful tool for .NET developers building modern web applications.

March 26, 2025Microsoft

Celebrating 50 Years of Microsoft: A Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration

Explore how Microsoft's 50-year journey has shaped modern software development and how Iron Software has evolved alongside it featuring key milestones, product insights, and developer reflections.

February 5, 2025Company News

Tracing the Evolution of .NET: A Developer's Journey

Chanon Seel-audom, Senior Software Engineer at Iron Software, as he traces the evolution of .NET—from its early days to the cross-platform powerhouse it is today. Discover how .NET has transformed software development, from ASP.NET Core and Blazor to AI integration and cloud-native solutions. Chanon shares personal insights, favorite tools like IronPDF, IronXL, and IronOCR, and the impact of .NET Conf in fostering a strong developer community. Whether you're new to .NET or a seasoned developer, this journey will inspire you to explore its limitless potential!

February 5, 2025

C# Libraries (Updated List of .NET Projects in the Modern World)

C# is a flexible programming language from Microsoft among other programming languages, excellent for crafting data structures and building various types of applications like console app, web, mobile, and desktop apps.

January 29, 2025Company News

Iron Software Heads to NDC Melbourne 2025 After a Successful NDC Oslo

At Iron Software, we thrive on connecting with the developer community, sharing insights, and exploring innovative solutions to everyday challenges. Following our successful experience at NDC Oslo in 2024, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be joining NDC Melbourne in April 2025.

January 16, 2025Company News

Iron Software 2024 Year in Recap: Milestones and Momentum

Iron Software's 2024 was a year of innovation, growth, and expansion. With over 34 million NuGet downloads, we've seen the developer community embrace our tools like never before. This year, we launched three new products - IronWord, IronPrint, and IronSecureDoc - expanding our ecosystem to empower even more use cases.

January 8, 2025Company News

Enhancing Document Processing Efficiency with IronXL

Iron Software introduces an update to IronXL, redefining Excel file processing with unmatched speed and memory efficiency. This release empowers developers with tools that transform their workflows, making Excel automation faster, smarter, and more accessible.

December 15, 2024Company News

IronPDF Meets AI: Simplifying PDF Workflows for Developers

Jeff Fritz, Microsoft Principal Program Manager, recently demonstrated how IronPDF, enhanced by new AI-driven extensions, is transforming the way developers work with PDF documents. Beyond being a tool for PDF generation, IronPDF now enables users to analyze, summarize, and interact with PDFs in innovative ways.

December 3, 2024Company News

Highlighting Innovative: Razor and Playwright PDF Method

Nick Chapsas' recent video on generating PDFs using Razor and Playwright caught our attention. We appreciate his thoughtful exploration of open-source methods and were pleased to see.

December 1, 2024Company News

Unlocking the Power of C++ Interoperability in .NET with Justin Pierce

Explore the power of C++ interoperability in .NET with Justin Pierce, Senior Software Engineer at Iron Software, as he shares expert techniques and real-world applications from his .NET Conf 2024 session. Learn how to integrate C++ libraries seamlessly and elevate your .NET projects.

November 17, 2024Company News

Exploring .NET 9: Highlights from .NET Conf 2024 and Iron Software's Perspective

At Iron Software, we've been closely following these advancements. Here's a breakdown of the key updates and how they resonate with our mission to empower developers with cutting-edge tools.

November 16, 2024

Embracing the API-First Future: How Iron Software's Tools Can Support Your API Development Needs

Iron Software supports the API-First development model with versatile .NET libraries designed for speed, collaboration, and reliability. From PDF generation to OCR and Excel processing, their tools enable developers to create robust, secure APIs quickly. With cost-effective solutions and accessible documentation, Iron Software ensures scalability, productivity, and high-quality results, empowering API-first organizations to thrive in today’s interconnected digital landscape..

October 13, 2024Company News

AI Adoption in .NET: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

AI integration in .NET, highlighted at the Microsoft .NET AI Conference, is transforming document management. Tools like IronPDF and Semantic Kernel streamline workflows with AI-driven insights, efficient parsing, and content summarization.

October 1, 2024Company News

IronBarcode Introduces New Writing Support for MaxiCode, Intelligent Mail, Databar, and More

IronBarcode now offers writing support for MaxiCode, Intelligent Mail, Databar, Databar Expanded, Micro QR, and rMQR. These updates enable seamless barcode integration across industries like logistics, retail, and healthcare. Explore how these new features can enhance your projects and drive better business outcomes.

September 16, 2024Company News

Enhancing Barcode Scanning: Updates to IronBarcode's Barcode Detection

This update makes IronBarcode particularly useful for use cases which require high decoding speeds and multiple decoding instructions to be run at once–improved performance and broader barcode support contribute to more reliable and streamlined operations.

September 9, 2024Company News

IronPDF's Expanded Support for PDF/A: A New Era for Document Archiving

With IronPDF's latest release, we now support additional PDF/A tiers, including PDF/A-1A, PDF/A-1B, PDF/A-2A, PDF/A-2B, PDF/A-3A, and PDF/A-3B.