Unlike all other Silverlight datagrids, Xceed DataGrid for Silverlight lets end-users see their data with blazing speed even when it’s on a remote server accessed over the Internet. Data is only loaded as needed: other datagrids load the entire data source to seem “speedy”!  

Intelligent background record retrieval system. Asynchronous retrieval ensures the UI never freezes, even with slow servers. Automatically pre-fetching extra records before and after the current ones means the data is already there when the end-user pages or scrolls. And when idle, the datagrid makes sure this cache is always filled. (See it in action.)

Get started quickly. Includes full documentation that integrates into Visual Studio, samples, and an interactive demo app (Live Explorer). Try out the online Silverlight demo!

Optimized network communications. Needs no knowledge of the data source, avoiding extra requests and loading much faster. Uses requests that are more efficient than those made by other datagrids, so navigating is incredibly snappy. Reduces local CPU and server load, as requests are voided if no longer needed, enhancing heavy scrolling.

Gorgeous, responsive UI. Pioneering techniques in the UI such as lag-masking, readability-enhancing smooth scrolling and a fully asynchronous architecture makes for the fastest-feeling app possible. Other animations used throughout the datagrid’s interface contribute to creating beautiful apps that have a fluid, modern feel.

A Vanguard subscription gives 1 year of priority support and udates. The Blueprint Edition goes further and includes the component’s full source code.