Syncfusion, Inc., a leading provider of components for Windows development, today announced the release of Essential Studio 2013 Volume 1, which enables truly high-performance charting on all XAML platforms and includes a complete set of controls for Windows 8 tablet-style applications.

Essential Studio is a comprehensive suite of 433 high performance controls across 8 platforms. It recently received a Top 50 Product Award in the ComponentSource Bestselling Product Awards 2012-2013. ComponentSource is the world's largest marketplace and community for reusable software components for all platforms. Syncfusion was also awarded a Top 25 Bestselling Publisher Award.

Key Volume 1 features include the following:

• WinRT Studio: Contains 34 controls you need to build line-of-business tablet applications, including a powerful Grid control and a report viewer that enables you to view RDL-based reports within your Windows Store apps, change report parameters on the fly, and export reports as Word, Excel, or PDF documents.
• Fast Chart: Perform true real-time updates with the addition of Fast Chart supported on WPF, Silverlight, WinRT, and Windows Phone 8. An ultra-fast rendering system capable of updating thousands of points every 10 milliseconds was incorporated based on years of design, development, and testing experience. A video demonstration showcasing Fast Chart’s speed and capabilities is available at: http://bit.ly/Vefz78.
• Essential Studio for Windows Phone 8 (beta): Comprised of 20 controls to build line-of-business mobile applications including charts, gauges, bar codes, editors and much more. All Windows Phone 8 controls are optimized for touch, supporting common gestures.

“In 2013, there is no platform more vital to enterprises than the Windows 8 platform. Our WinRT suite of 34 controls is the largest on the market and definitely the most complete. No other product offers the same mix of UI and reporting features,” stated Daniel Jebaraj, vice president of Syncfusion. “With Volume 1, Syncfusion delivers on its promise to provide functionality on every platform so our customers can save time and money.”

For a full list of Volume 1 enhancements visit http://www.syncfusion.com/products/whatsnew.

For a free 30-day trial of Essential Studio for the WinRT (XAML) platform, visit http://www.syncfusion.com/products/winrt.

About Syncfusion, Inc.

Syncfusion is the enterprise technology partner of choice for Windows development, delivering a broad range of .NET components and controls coupled with a service-oriented approach throughout the entire application life cycle. Known for its extremely fast grid control and breaking new ground in ASP.NET MVC and HTML 5 development, Syncfusion has established itself as the trusted partner worldwide for use in mission-critical applications. In an effort to support small and growing businesses, Syncfusion recently partnered with Microsoft’s WebsiteSpark and BizSpark programs.

With releases every quarter, 24-hour support, and flexible licensing, Syncfusion meets the changing needs of enterprises across the globe. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Syncfusion has more than 7,000 customers including large financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and global IT consultancies.

For questions about products, pricing, and licensing, please contact sales@syncfusion.com or call 1.888.9DOTNET.