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DITA
Darwin Information Typing Architecture (or DITA) is an XML-based international standard. Initially developed by IBM for technical documentation, it is now freely available as a public domain DTD. Due to its emphasis on modular and reusable content, DITA is particularly well suited to documentation for multiple variants of the same product or in situations where documentation must be produced in multiple languages.
How DCL can help
DCL can convert your documentation to DITA-ready XML. We can also analyze your source documents and identify any redundant data that can be consolidate into reusable modules—so you can be sure to get maximal function out of minimal content.
For more information, please contact us
 
Related Pages - DITA Fact Sheet
DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) is an XML based international standard that was initially developed by IBM for technical documentation, is now publicly available and is being applied technical documentation in to many of industries (1/2010)
http://www.dclab.com/dita.asp
DCLnews Articles - Now That We've Got DITA Up and Running, What's Next?; Part II of a Case Study in DITA at CaridianBCT
In Part II, "Lessons Learned", Jennifer Linton returns to talk about future concerns and issues associated with CaridianBCT's new GEM DITA/XML content management system. Part I described development and implementation. (2/2009)
http://www.dclab.com/dita_global_local2.asp
- How our DITA Conversion Saved us 100 Grand for Starters; A Case Study in DITA for Globalization & Localization
Ever wonder how converting to DITA/XML content management plays out in real life? What if you threw in globalization, and still showed nearly $100 K in savings for the first two deliverables (in 9 languages)? Jennifer Linton of CaridianBCT tells us. (10/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/dita_global_local.asp
- Structured Writing- it Liberates the Soul (and Makes for Good DITA)
Many writers still fear structured authoring will rob them of their creativity and make them replaceable. One writer learned that the opposite is true. (7/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/structured_writing_dita.asp
- DocBook to DITA Conversion Automation - Improving the Yield
"What should I expect from automated tools?" and "Would they work for me?" Some answers from someone who knows. (7/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/docbook_to_dita.asp
- Striving for Success in DITA Conversion - A Quick Reference
Noz Urbina of Mekon, Ltd., demonstrates the principles of "measure twice, cut once" and gives other sound advice on converting to DITA. (6/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/converting_to_dita.asp
- What's your DQ?
Is DITA for you? Just answer a few simple questions and get back an instant DITA quotient profile for your situation along with industry comparables. (6/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/dclnews1005.asp#OSTORY2
- If You're Gonna Do DITA, Do it Right
Want to do DITA, yet minimize your risk? The DITA Maturity Model divides DITA adoption into 6 steps, each with its own required investment and associated return. (3/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/dclnews1003.asp#OSTORY2
- Improving Your Legacy Content with Content Tagging
The bar's been raised - it's not enough today to just convert the text. S1000D, DITA, and other recent standards require content tagging to let you get more out of your content than just an electronic book. (2/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/legacy_content.asp
- DIY DITA?
Do It Yourself (DIY) DITA for most people is a little like DIY dental surgery, expensive in the long run, and not so recommended - but maybe we're biased. But, even if you don't DIY, these resources will give you a better handle on DITA. (2/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/dclnews1002.asp#OSTORY3
- Why DITA? An Interview with Bob Doyle: The Man Who Helped Invent Video Games, Desktop Publishing, and New Tools to Help you Learn Topic-Based Authoring.
We wondered why a guy with a PhD in Astrophysics who invented Merlin and MacPublisher would be so interested in DITA. So we asked. And he told us. (1/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/dita_legacy.asp
- So, What is a CMS, Really?
Everyone's got their own definition of Content Management System - and maybe because it can be many different things. In this article Deane Barker outlines four way people use the term. (1/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/DCLNews1001.asp#OSTORY3
- Making Friends with Your DITA-Unfriendly Documents
Learn five common problems with legacy conversions to DITA, and how to solve them in order to get you moving forward faster and keep your project timelines on track. (12/2007)
http://www.dclab.com/dita_topic.asp
- 9.5 Secrets for Managing DITA XML Migration
Learn the 9.5 secrets to a practical and realistic approach to real-world DITA XML implementation. (11/2007)
http://www.dclab.com/dclnews0908.asp#OSTORY3
- Everything you Wanted to Know About DITA (Part II)
If you liked Part I of our handy DITA guide, you will love Part II, presenting more about DITA topics, maps, and DITA publishing, all in an easy-to-read reference. You don't even have to know XML. (9/2007)
http://www.dclab.com/dita_info2.asp
- Is Structured Authoring Really Worth It?
The intangibles of moving to structured authoring are difficult to quantify in terms of ROI. Read this DITA blog article to find out if intangibles just look pretty or do they add up to real value. (9/2007)
http://www.dclab.com/dclnews0906.asp#OSTORY1
- DITA Delivers Dynamic Documentation
No need to think of publishing as something we only do en masse. It's different now with technology that lets users demand personalized information for their unique needs, delivered on-the-fly, with DITA helping deliver it. (9/2007)
http://www.dclab.com/dclnews0906.asp#OSTORY5
- Interview: Ann Rockley & Steve Manning on XML, DITA Conversions, and Dynamic Personalized Content: (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this exclusive DCL interview, Ann Rockley shared current trends in companies moving to XML and the importance of content analysis. This month Steve Manning discusses tools to convert content to DITA, component content management, and dynamic personalized content delivery. (7/2007)
http://www.dclab.com/dita_xml_rockley2.asp
- Everything You Wanted To Know About DITA
In case you need a quick introduction, or a refresher, here's part one of a quick handy guide. It's done so that you don't even have to fully understand XML to get it. (7/2007)
http://www.dclab.com/DCLNews0905.asp#OSTORY1
- JoAnn Hackos on Moving Legacy Documentation into DITA: An Interview
Dr. JoAnn Hackos, content management and information design expert, gives her best advice on what organizations need to know about moving legacy documentation to DITA in this exclusive interview. (5/2007)
http://www.dclab.com/DCLNews0903.asp#LSTORY2
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August 4–8, 2010
Birmingham, Alabama
Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting,
August 10–15, 2010
Washington, D.C.
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August 15–18, 2010
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Monterey, California
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