Business Value of Theory of Operations Content

Among all the kinds of technical documentation that can be written, a Theory of Operations document stands out as one that should be prioritized.

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8 New Year’s Resolutions for Technical Information Managers

JANA has put together a list of 8 New Year’s Resolutions that will help put you on a productive path.

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Readability of Technical Content

At its core, readability is a measure of a content consumer’s ability to understand the content. There are many factors that affect how the concepts in the content are comprehended, but most affecting readability are functions of the words used. 

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Digital Transformation and Rail

The railroad industry is embracing its own digital transformation. Norfolk Southern chief executive Jim Squires made a statement in-line with a vision that is becoming more common across the rail industry.

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Is DITA the Answer for Learning and Training?

You can author, manage, and deliver your Learning & Training content in multiple languages and formats with DITA XML and a good Component Content Management System. The cost savings downstream can be substantial, but there is work to be done upfront.

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Digital Twinning: The Future Is Now

What Is Digital Twinning? Digital Twinning is the process of creating, observing and manipulating a virtual replica of a real-world mechanical part, assembly or system.

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Structured Content in Life Science

During the 2019 AMPLEXOR ‘Be The Expert’ meeting, Jan Benedictus of Fonto presented his views on the potential of structured content authoring for the Life Sciences industry.

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ATA Spec 2500 and Blockchain

Blockchain has recently been mentioned as a disruptive technology that may provide benefits to various business processes involving multiple stakeholders and “proof” that various events occurred.

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What is Data Conditioning and Cleaning?

Data conditioning and cleaning are two different concepts that are closely related. Both are designed to optimize the integrity of data and make its management more conducive to the goals of the company.

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Decoding Cognitive Computing, Industry 4.0, Predictive Maintenance & Data Conditioning

In today’s connected world, there are business terms that come and go and those that change form but still have the same meaning. So how do you go about keeping up with the ever-changing digital landscape terminology while knowing exactly what to do once you’ve deciphered it?

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Real-life DITA and STE Metrics

Club Car’s Eric Petzoldt shares with everyone some thoughts that he documented following his company’s transition from DocBook to DITA (in 2016). He hopes this information benefits your own march toward technical information dominance.

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6 Things Technical Info Managers & Developers Should Be Thankful For

If you have a typical family, none of the people gathered around your Thanksgiving table are going to want to hear about how thankful you are for any of the developments in our industry that have made your job easier – but in the event that you are asked to share your thoughts prior to your company’s pre-Thanksgiving potluck, feel free to use any (or all) of the following things that we at JANA are thankful for.

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