A Constantly Evolving World of Standards—One Central Hub to Manage It All

Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) face intense pressure to keep their standards accurate, current, and accessible across multiple channels. With endless editorial workflows, version updates, and siloed content management systems (CMSs), it’s easy to miss deadlines or create inconsistencies. Yet your audience—engineers, industry experts, manufacturers, government agencies, trade associations, and educational institutions—expects immediate access to trusted standards in the formats they prefer.

For the Business Owner

Scale Your Standards Publishing: Unlock new revenue streams and reduce production costs with multi-channel publishing—from PDF to mobile.
Drive Growth with Publishing Automation: Leverage an XML-first workflow to deliver high-quality standards faster.
Enhance Your Brand: Consistently deliver accurate, on-time content that cements your reputation as a market leader.

For the Editorial Lead

Eliminate Version Control Headaches: Implement robust version control to ensure team members work on the latest authorized drafts.
Speed Up Editorial Workflows: Shorten review and approval cycles with automated workflows and external review and commenting tools.
Improve Categorization and Discoverability: Make it easier to categorize your content and find related information using AI-based metadata and taxonomy management.

For the End User

Access Reliable, Up-to-Date Standards: Provide searchable, relevant documents at their fingertips.
Find Content Faster: Use advanced discovery features to locate specific sections or terms based on user preferences.
Develop Additional Revenue Streams: Leverage metadata to develop targeted collections of content.
Enjoy Flexible Formats: Offer PDF, HTML, ePub, or mobile, or web-based versions to meet diverse consumption habits.

For the Business Owner

Our flagship platform, RSuite, was purpose-built for XML-first processes and cross-system compatibility—critical for managing complex regulatory documentation. We excel at:
Advanced Metadata Structures: Handling intricate taxonomies and linking references across multiple documents.
Efficient Editorial Workflows: Automating manual tasks to reduce errors and speed up time-to-market.
Scalable Integrations: Seamlessly connecting to your existing tools, DAMs, ecommerce platforms, and membership portals.

1. Complex Content Management and Version Control

Pain Point: Tracking multiple editions, errata, and references can overwhelm even experienced standards organizations.

RSuite® Solution:

Robust Version Control: Ensure everyone works on the right version at all times.
Transparent Audit Trails: Satisfy compliance and streamline approvals through detailed history logs.

2. Structured Content and Metadata Complexity

Pain Point: Enforcing XML-first workflows and utilizing advanced ontologies and metadata requires specialized tools and expertise.

RSuite® Solution:

Native XML Support: Simplify structured content ingest, tagging, and transformation.
Advanced Taxonomy Management: Streamline the creation and maintenance of complex metadata and reference links.

3. Multi-Channel Publishing Requirements

Pain Point: Delivering consistently branded content in PDF, HTML, ePub, and beyond can be cumbersome.

RSuite® Solution:

Single-Source, Multi-Channel Publishing: Create once, publish everywhere to reduce costs and errors.
Brand Consistency: Maintain design standards and messaging across all formats.

4. Workflow Inefficiencies and Silos

Pain Point: Disconnected teams and manual processes delay publication and increase costs.

RSuite® Solution:

Publishing Automation: Automate repetitive tasks—from ingestion to final output.
Streamlined Editorial Workflows: Improve collaboration across teams and shorten production cycles.

5. Discoverability and Accessibility of Content

Pain Point: End-users need powerful search capabilities to find relevant sections quickly.

RSuite® Solution:

Metadata-Driven Search: Increase content value and usability with granular filtering.
Improved Accessibility: Meet global standards and compliance requirements for all audiences.

6. Integration and Interoperability

Pain Point: Multiple systems—including XML editors, DAMs, and ecommerce platforms—create a disjointed ecosystem.

RSuite® Solution:

Open Architecture & APIs: Seamlessly integrate with existing tech stacks.
Future-Ready Scalability: Support new channels and evolving technology demands.

Why Contiem?

Depth of Expertise in Publishing and Standards Development

Contiem’s RSuite®, is designed with the needs of publishers and SDOs in mind. Its XML-first approach, compatibility with industry standards like JATS, BITS, and NISO STS, and flexible workflows surpasses more generic solutions.

Enterprise-Grade Scalability and Flexibility

RSuite® robust architecture, extensible APIs, and modular design enable it to handle large volumes of content, complex versioning, and multi-channel output.

Consultative, End-to-End Support Model

Contiem brings a consultative approach, backed by deep industry knowledge. This blend of technology plus services—content strategy, information architecture, workflow analysis—sets Contiem apart from pure-software competitors.

Advanced Workflow Automation and Metadata Management

RSuite® advanced workflow automation, coupled with robust metadata and taxonomy management, is more aligned with the complex requirements of standards development organizations than simpler CCMS platforms. Proven track record in handling structured content (XML) and advanced taxonomy management. [Insert examples, case studies here?] The ability to seamlessly convert, validate, and transform XML is a unique differentiator.

Extensive Integration Capabilities

Contiem’s platform integrates readily with common publishing tools (e.g., XML editors, DAMs, third-party ecommerce platforms) and legacy systems, providing a cohesive ecosystem.

Multi-Channel, Single-Source Publishing

RSuite’s efficiency in producing print, web, mobile, and ebook formats from a single source. This reduces complexity, time-to-market, and cost, all of which resonate strongly with standards bodies.

Ready to get serious about your content?

Let’s create something extraordinary together. Contact us to start your journey with Contiem.