Writers can use the newest release of oXygen software as their XML editor while managing content in the Vasont® Content Management System. Vasont Systems certified that their Vasont Universal Integrator (VUI) extension supports oXygen 14.2, which was released in February, 2013 by Syncro Soft. Continue reading ...
Types of Content Management Systems Explained (CMS, DMS, CCMS, ECMS, and others)
After the first twenty times you ran across the terms “CMS” or “content management system,” you probably jumped to a conclusion about what people mean by it. Or you search for the term online and get a list of one of the types. In all likelihood, the list you retrieve on a search engine won't include many examples of the kind of content management system you may need to manage technical content for your organization. Continue reading ...
XML Myths and Visions: Revisiting the Words of the Father of XML
The Father of XML, Jon Bosak, once expressed (way back in 1998) a vision for how XML would be used to achieve media independent publishing. That early vision is finally coming true, but not the way Bosak expected. Let me explain. Continue reading ...
Tackling Content Reuse Head on: Fast 5 Interview with RocketSled’s Rick Schochler
Crowell Solutions will be attending the LavaCon Conference 2012 in Portland, ready to show attendees how its RocketSled™ XML editor can make content reuse a reality across the enterprise, because provides XML authoring in MS Word. Rick Schochler, Crowell's COO took a few moments to answer TechWhirl's Fast 5 Interview questions and offered an inside look at RocketSled and what's on the horizon. Continue reading ...
Vasont® Content Management System (CMS) Integrates with oXygen® XML Editor
Vasont Systems, a top provider of component content management solutions and data services, announced the availability of its integrations between the Vasont® Content Management System (CMS) and Vasont WebLNX® products with Syncro Soft’s oXygen® XML Editor. Syncro Soft Ltd. provides software for XML technologies and single source publishing. Continue reading ...
Tech Writer Tips & Tricks—DITA
Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) is a sweeping revolution in technical writing and training. Consider carefully, and if you choose to make the switch to DITA, it’s already time to start planning. And it’s no simple task. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the forest and lose sight of the trees. DITA implementation is a big undertaking, but doable if you stay focused on some salient points it becomes a lot easier. Continue reading ...