Content Management Basics: A Tale of Two Systems

• What is a content management system?


• Why is this topic getting so much play in technical communication circles? 


• Should my company consider implementing a content management system? 

The presenters will provide a brief introduction to component content management systems (cCMS) and then describe and/or demonstrate the systems they use: Schema ST4 and Vasont. Benefits of the systems, including document development efficiencies and substantially reduced localization costs, will be addressed. They will also address the challenges of implementing a cCMS.

Presenters
Dara (Salley) Barley, Technical Publication Specialist, INFICON
Joan Taggart, Senior CMS Analyst, Welch Allyn
Bobbi Werner, Lead Technical Writer, Welch Allyn

Schedule

3:45 - 4:00  Arrival
4:00 - 4:30  Networking
4:30 - 6:00  Presentation,  Q&A
6:30 - ?       Optional dinner (see below)

Snacks and beverages will be provided by INFICON and the STC Central New York Chapter. For an extended time of networking, an optional Dutch treat dinner at a nearby eatery will occur after the event.

More detailed directions to INFICON will be provided in a confirmation email. Remote access instructions will be sent out a few hours before the event.

Please reserve your tickets by 5 pm on Monday, 8/20, so that we have a headcount for the event. Looking forward to seeing you (or connecting with you online) later this month!

About the presenters

Dara Barley has ten years of experience in the field of chemistry and holds an MS in Environmental Chemistry from SUNY ESF. She started with INFICON in 2015 as a Product Engineer and moved into her new position as Technical Publication Specialist in November, 2017. She tries to use her experience as a technician to inform her guidance of the Engineers as they create content for end users. Dara is a member of the STC CNY chapter. 

Joan Taggart is a project management professional working in the information technology field. She holds a BS degree in Information Systems and an MBA. In a career that spans 25+ years, she has worked in various roles from software developer to project manager. She began working at Welch Allyn eight years ago, where she implemented a component content management system to bring the department from unstructured writing to a structured DITA XML-based platform. She continues to work at Welch Allyn where she administers the cCMS, works on configuration of the cCMS to expand its use, and manages the content translations.

Bobbi Werner holds a BA in English and Television/Radio and an MA in English. She taught writing at Syracuse University for nearly 20 years and also developed a corporate training and technical writing business serving Niagara Mohawk, Lockheed Martin, New Venture Gear, United Healthcare, Philips Broadband, and several other corporations in the area. In 2000, these contract opportunities opened the door to full-time work as a writer. Bobbi joined Welch Allyn in 2008 and now works as Lead Technical Writer on her team. She is a leader in STC CNY and STC Rochester, as well as the international society, where she holds the rank of Associate Fellow.