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Month: December 2016

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What is it?

A centralized system that helps organizations capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver topic-based content (components), whether the content is proprietary or follows a standard architecture, like DITA.

Why is it important?

A Component Content Management System (CCMS) provides a working environment for content engineers and technical communicators to plan, track, reuse, publish, translate, and control topic-based content assets.

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What is it?

The definition and organization of pieces of information (content) so that their use is consistent, logical, and efficient.

Why is it important?

Content architecture enhances the business value of content by designing a scalable structure that supports content strategy, improves user experience, and facilitates the work of technical communicators.

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What is it?

Creating content once, planning for its reuse in multiple places, contexts, and output channels.

Why is it important?

Single sourcing enables authors to leverage content to its fullest potential, with benefits such as increased consistency and accuracy and reduced development time.

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