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The Smart Media Creator - SMC
With the HTML-based XML editing system SMC, you can create and manage your content the way it needs to be - simply, but intelligently. The state-of-the-art CCMS (Component Content Management System) for technical documentation and marketing: digitalization made intelligent.
The fastest way to the best result
Single-source publishing
Flexible reuse of content: Intelligent methods for modularizing your content implement the efficiency potential of genuine single source publishing. [more about Single Source Publishing]
Multi Channel Publishing
XML made simple: The layout-neutral management of content in XML allows the output of a wide variety of formats - whether classic or digital. [More about Multi Channel Publishing]
Variant management
Intelligent variant management: Simply filter the right content for your publication from clearly structured variant collections. [more on variant management]
Author support
Best tools for the highest language quality: spelling and grammar check, terminology management, sentence suggestions (matches) and style check. The editing system for systematic editing. [more on author support]
Media asset management
Manage and edit images, graphics, animations or videos in almost any format. Automatic media conversions ensure optimum output results. [more about Media Asset Management]
Language management
Minimize translation costs and reduce administrative effort with integrated analysis functions for existing translations. SMC makes saving costs easy! [more on language management]
PDM product data management
With the integrated PDM module, you can manage extensive product data for automated publication in data sheets, catalogs or the web - even from external sources such as ERP systems. [more on product data management]
Reliable processes
Flexibly definable workflows and teamworking functions, secure link management, group-based rights management and clear support for versioning ensure secure creation and production processes. [more on secure processes]
Content Delivery
The JAMES content delivery system provides content and media from the SMC and other sources for any target group - with user-oriented search and personal organization functions. [more about the JAMES content delivery system]
The SMC in use
Editorial systems should not only reach their profitability after many years. The component content management system SMC is not only quick to use, but also highly universal.
SMC covers a wide range of applications in technical communication and marketing. And that's a good thing. Because in addition to the pure process acceleration provided by SMC, the cross-departmental and cross-task use of content also provides a further efficiency boost.
Examples of use:
Web content and mobile devices
JAMES - The modern content delivery system for smart information: Digitization made intelligent
Intelligent Search
The most important requirements for searches are: fast and accurate. With JAMES you get both - simply intelligent. [more about intelligent search]
Numerous content types
JAMES can handle a large number of different file types and content types: topics, images, videos, PDF, Word and others... [more about the deliverable file types]
Support of iiRDS
The CDS uses the metadata model of the iiRDS standard as the basis for object and search classification. [more about iiRDS and the implementation in JAMES]
Arbitrary languages
The user interface is available in several languages and can be selected by the user; content can be delivered in almost any language [more on language management]
Usage analysis
With the optional Matomo connection, you can draw valuable conclusions about the interests and requirements of your customers from the usage metrics and use them strategically. [more on the integration of MATOMO]
System integration
JAMES is prepared for integration into your existing infrastructure: Transfer content and metadata or connect authentications. [more about the possibilities of system integration]
More about our services
"The journey is the reward" - this may be true for Globetrotter. For us, fast and efficient productive use is the goal.
And on the way there we accompany you with high-quality and target-oriented services, such as consulting, development of information structures (modularization), transfer of inventory data and, of course, training and support. Our experience from numerous projects helps us to remove stumbling blocks and barriers and make your "editorial system" project a lasting success.
All you need is web
Do you have both internal and external editors working on your company's publications?
Do you also want to work from home without having to lug your notebook back and forth?
Do you rely on future-oriented cloud technologies with all their advantages?
We understand that. And that's why our CCMS (Component Content Management System) and the JAMES content delivery solution are completely browser-based. But there are many other reasons to rely on cloud-enabled systems. Read more in the blog post Content management in the web browser
You want to know more?
Request informationFocus topic "Accessibility": SMC 4.11 fulfills WCAG criteria for accessible documentation
With version 4.11, the XML-based editing system Smart Media Creator (SMC) sets a significant milestone in the creation of accessible documentation. Companies can now create HTML and PDF publications that fully comply with the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and thus also meet the legal requirements of the German Accessibility Improvement Act (BFSG). These requirements must be implemented for many companies and organizations by June 2025.
With SMC 4.11, editorial teams benefit from automated accessibility:
- Screen reader-compatible content
- Intuitive keyboard navigation
- Automatic semantic structuring
Click here for the blog post:
Accessibility
