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Dare I
Dare I "Do DITA" Without A CMS? You could but...

Well, you could "DO DITA" without a Content Management System (CMS). But it wouldn't be the brightest thing you ever did. At least that is the consensus that seems to be emerging from a shift in how technical communication organizations are now approaching the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA).
Why a CCM is Not a CMS: Or Why You Shouldn't Confuse a Whale with a Fish
Why a CCM is Not a CMS: Or Why You Shouldn't Confuse a Whale with a Fish

People are beginning to realize it is a category mistake to call some kinds of systems a "CMS" (Content Management System), when what they really are referring to is a "CCM" (Component Content Management) system. 
eContent Dynamic Publishing
eContent Dynamic Publishing

Dynamic Publishing for today's enterprise involves providing the right content, to the right user, in the right format. Multi-channel publishing makes this possible for organizations of any size.

Gilbane CCM
Gilbane CCM

This paper looks at the recent advancements in CCM, and how they have been fueled in part by standards like DITA and S1000D. It also explains how CCM technology is used in some typical industries. Finally, the paper discusses how these organizations have benefitted from CCM technology and briefly describes steps your organization can take toward reaping some of these same benefits.

KM Positioning Paper
KM Positioning Paper

The market is now poised for dramatic change and growth, based on a confluence of powerful business drivers,new technology and emerging XML standards. If you are still using traditional document-based approaches to create and deliver dynamic technical or commercial content, it is time to take a serious look at a new generation of XML-based solutions and best practices.

SDL LiveContent
SDL LiveContent

The market is now poised for dramatic change and growth, based on a confluence of powerful business drivers,new technology and emerging XML standards. If you are still using traditional document-based approaches to create and deliver dynamic technical or commercial content, it is time to take a serious look at a new generation of XML-based solutions and best practices.

SDL Contenta S1000D
SDL Contenta S1000D

This white paper provides an overview of key S1000D concepts and their impact on both the production and consumption of aerospace and defense technical publications. It explains how S1000D content managed in a Common Source Data Base (CSDB) and published as Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs) provides the opportunity for a radical departure from existing technical publications processes, changing the way that technical content is authored, managed, interchanged, and consumed. This paper also explores how the right technology can enable your organization to fully leverage the S1000D standard and enjoy the benefits of having truly intelligent content.