For the University of Toronto Press, developed an integrated XML-based infrastructure comprising digital asset management, XML modeling, Word template development, eXtyles integration, XML-based composition with InDesign, EPUB generation, and creation of a master XML repository. The result is their PShift system, which UTP uses for its scholarly book, journal, reference, and textbook publishing divisions and provides … Continue reading XML Infrastructure and Workflow for University of Toronto Press
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Architecture for Online Custom Publishing
For a digital publishing services company, created technology architecture for digital custom publishing of educational and professional content, including DRM selection and production process design.
Publishing Industry Strategy for Global IT Vendor
For a Fortune 50 information technology company, created a strategy for new business opportunities in the publishing market centered on next-generation editorial and content management systems. The strategy brought together the company's existing products, lab R&D technology, and professional services as well as acquisition opportunities. It targeted educational, news, trade book, and consumer magazine publishing, and envisioned … Continue reading Publishing Industry Strategy for Global IT Vendor
CMS Vendor Selection for Medical Publisher
For a medical information publisher, gathered requirements for enterprise-wide XML content management and led a vendor/tool selection process.
Digital Facsimile Edition for Daily Newspaper
For a national daily newspaper, helped design an Internet-delivered digital facsimile edition of the paper, including product format, production workflow, distribution channel, e-commerce strategy, and integration with the print circulation system. This helped boost circulation and ad rates while lowering costs of distribution.
