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.

Iron Suite Expansion: A Unified Developer Experience

The Iron Suite Expansion has been at the heart of our success, providing developers with integrated tools for handling documents, data, and beyond. This year, we expanded the suite with three new tools:

• IronWord: Transforming how developers handle Word documents.
• IronPrint: Simplifying professional-grade printing.
• IronSecureDoc: Security-focused tool for document management.

These tools join existing products to create a unified ecosystem, Iron Suite where every component works seamlessly together, empowering developers to accomplish more with less.

Community Growth and Adoption

With 34 million NuGet downloads, Iron Software tools are trusted by developers worldwide. From startups to global enterprises, we’re proud to see our tools powering more industries like healthcare, finance, and retail.

Our growing community isn’t just using our tools, they’re shaping them. This year, feedback from developers drove many of the enhancements we implemented, creating a feedback loop that benefits everyone.

2024 Highlights

Enhancing Document Processing Efficiency with IronXL

A centralized formula evaluation overhaul transformed IronXL, reducing processing times by 40x and lowering memory allocation requirements. Developers now process large datasets faster and more reliably, seamlessly converting spreadsheets to professional PDFs with IronPDF.

IronXL Formula Evaluation Performance Improvement

Key Comparisons

IronXL Version 2024.11.x

• Mean Processing Time: 1.418 mins
• Allocated Memory: 40.66 GB

• Memory Consumption: 96 MB

IronXL Version 2024.12.x

• Mean Processing Time: 881.2 ms
• Allocated Memory: 417.51 MB

• Memory Consumption: 94 MB

IronBarcode’s Decoding Breakthrough

This year, we achieved a 27% boost in decoding speeds and significantly reduced memory usage, making IronBarcode even more efficient for high-demand applications like inventory tracking and logistics. Paired with IronOCR, developers now have a robust solution for extracting both structured and unstructured data seamlessly.

IronBarcode Decoding Performance Improvement

Key Comparisons

IronBarcode Version 2024.7.x

• Mean Processing Time: 561.6 ms
• Allocated Memory: 216.17 MB

IronBarcode Version 2024.8.x

• Mean Processing Time: 407.2 ms
• Allocated Memory: 200.73 MB

IronPDF Meets Government-Grade Standards

IronPDF added support for PDF/A-3 compliance, including XML attachments, aligning with global e-invoicing standards like Germany’s ZUGFeRD. This update streamlines compliance for businesses working with governments or enterprises.

IronOCR Enables Precision with Passport Scanning

The introduction of passport scanning capabilities in IronOCR.Extension.AdvancedScan brings unparalleled accuracy to KYC checks and identity verification, crucial for finance and travel industries.

Enhanced Security with IronPDF

IronPDF introduced an optional updated Chrome package to address specific security concerns, ensuring robust performance and enhanced protection. This update underscores our commitment to staying ahead in security and reliability.

Customer Success by the Numbers

2024 was about more than just tools, it was about delivering value to our customers.

• Support Tickets Resolved: 1,393
• Live Chat Sessions Delivered: 6,919
• Tech Support Queries Answered: 1,070
• Email Support Cases Resolved: 1,414

Our support team grew by 50% this year, ensuring developers receive the assistance they need, faster than ever.

Expanding Horizons: New Tools, New Opportunities

The introduction of IronWord, IronPrint, and IronPPT marked a significant leap for the Iron Suite, making it easier than ever to handle every stage of document processing within one ecosystem. These additions extend the power of Iron Suite, enabling developers to create, edit, and share professional documents with unprecedented ease.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we move into 2025, our focus is clear:

• AI-Powered Tools: Expanding machine learning capabilities in OCR and other products.
• Ecosystem Enhancements: Deeper integrations between tools and more seamless workflows.
• Developer Empowerment: More resources, tutorials, and events to help our community thrive.

We are also launching new initiatives to foster deeper connections within the developer community. Stay tuned for announcements about webinars, meetups, and new partnerships designed to elevate your experience with Iron Software.

A Heartfelt Thank You

To our customers, partners, and community: thank you for being a part of Iron Software’s journey. Your feedback, creativity, and trust fuel our drive to innovate and improve. Here’s to an incredible 2025!

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