Technical communication is in a state of upheaval. This was also demonstrated by Quanos Connect on June 4 and 5 in Nuremberg, which attracted a record 800 visitors. Focus on solutions Quanos Solutions GmbH and its partners - one of which was tecteam GmbH - presented solutions relating to the editorial system [...].
Anyone introducing an editorial system is faced with the question of whether the existing documentation should be imported into the new system or whether everything has to be rewritten. Importing sounds tempting because it appears to be less work. However, the following comparison of customer thoughts and expectations shows what rework is necessary and what preparatory work is worthwhile [...]
The topics of semantics and networked knowledge are becoming increasingly important in technical writing. But what is meant by "semantics" in this context and what added value does the use of semantic technologies offer? We're all familiar with this: a simple search query on the Internet also returns results that we can use in connection with [...]
Personalities and their impact on CCMS implementation In the article Successful CCMS implementation: These are the aspects you need to pay attention to, we described people as a decisive factor in the implementation process. This article takes a closer look at the personality traits that turn employees into brakemen, skeptics or resisters and what impact personal sensitivities have on the implementation process.
With the increasing spread and growing functionality of editorial systems, at some point the meaningfulness of their names is no longer sufficient. New names are needed to differentiate the systems in terms of their growing complexity and the more advanced technologies. First beginnings When I first came into contact with database-supported software for managing text modules in 1999, I [...]
The industry is in the process of digital transformation. This digitalization makes every step of the value chain transparent. The factory of tomorrow is faster, more efficient and more flexible: machines communicate with each other, inform each other about errors in the production process, identify scarce material stocks and reorder. The technological possibilities for linking objects, data and processes pose new challenges [...]
There are a considerable number of providers on the market for content management systems (CCMS) and the range of services offered by the systems is constantly increasing. Who wants to keep track of it all (tecteam, for example)? The vast landscape of content management systems Perhaps you feel the same way: at the relevant conferences and trade fairs, you almost get dizzy in the face of [...]
Exploit the full benefits of your content management system with basic knowledge. Let's imagine the following: You are in a managerial position and are responsible for technical editing. For years, your employees have been creating technical documentation using conventional methods such as Word, InDesign or FrameMaker. With an editing system from 0 to 100 this [...]
Working with content management systems (or component content management systems, CCMS for short) is often disparagingly referred to as "industrialized text production". As with industrial products that are practical but come in a boring and loveless design, documents from a CCMS are said to be squeezed onto the pages in a "one-size-fits-all" look in order to maximize paper [...].
