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Single Sourcing

Single Sourcing

The CCM of Choice for Technical Communication

Far too often, the same content is rewritten and translated over and over again for different publications. A single source approach considerably cuts back the production cost of your technical documentation.

Reduce cost

Far too often, the same content is rewritten and translated over and over again for different publications. A single source approach considerably cuts back the production cost of your technical documentation.

Single Sourcing opportunities

In technical communication, the following list contains good opportunities for single sourcing content:

  • Re-use the same content in multiple publications for different models or product ranges
  • Use the same source modules to publish user manuals, technical manuals, training material, marketing information, on-line help, etc.
  • Publish from the same source to the web, paper, handheld devices, CD-Rom, etc.
  • Use the same source for different localized or even personalized version of your material.