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Telstra Health – Alex Thornon

Bryan Tipper — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:28:55 +0000

Alex Thornton

Senior Technical Writer

Telstra Health, Perth, Australia

“Our need to migrate a very large, complex, unstructured documentation set for multiple products from Robohelp 2019 to DITA was an impossible task for my small team. I very much appreciated your commitment to getting the migration right through repeated iterations, flexibility with requirements & your support for maintaining the context sensitive help.”

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WEBINAR | How To Get A Customized DITA XML Conversion Pipeline Built Easily, Quickly, and Possibly For Free

Bryan Tipper — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:19:20 +0000

February 28th, 2024 @ 12:00pm ET

Our Presenter:

Jackson Klein | CTO

Webinar Abstract

For beginners in DITA XML or for those dealing with ongoing content migration, we provide an easy solution to get up-and-running with your own customized conversion pipeline using our automated Migrate SaaS tool. Register to attend a short 45-minute demo with Stilo’s CTO, Jackson Klein, to learn how this can be accomplished.

Jackson Klein has more than 20 years of technical leadership, strategic direction and oversight for successful planning and execution of all stages of R&D, product development and lifecycle. He is responsible for developing and championing Stilo’s technology strategy across all functions of the organization and contributing to Stilo’s long term vision. Prior to joining Stilo, Jackson managed and led R&D teams to develop and successfully launch software products in the field of design, simulation and analysis of photonic integrated circuits, communication systems and networks. Jackson Klein holds a M.S and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from State University of Campinas, Brazil and an MBA from the University of Ottawa

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LavaCon 2024 | October 27-30

TJ Dhaliwal — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 22:43:55 +0000

We will be exhibiting at LavaCon 2024, the annual content strategy conference that is scheduled for October 27–30 in Portland, Oregon.

The LavaCon Content Strategy Conference started in Hawaii (hence the name) to help organizations leverage state-of-the-art content technologies.

However, LavaCon is more than just a conference. It’s a gathering place where content professionals share best practices, network with peers, and build relationships that will last for years to come.

Visit the conference website for further information and to register.

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ConVEx Minneapolis | 8-10 April

TJ Dhaliwal — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 22:57:07 +0000

Join us at ConVEx 2024 in Minneapolis

CIDM and Stilo invite you to be a part of innovating the future as we bring you ConVEx Minneapolis– an immersive experience for Content Developers: April 8-10, 2024

In its 26th year, this event offers you a wealth of ideas and information to support your efforts in defining and executing a comprehensive content strategy.

ConVEx Minneapolis is a four-track conference of 1-hour sessions.

Three days of sessions, 15+ Sessions in the Technology Test Kitchen, content management solutions representatives, and the very best in industry networking, ConVEx Minneapolis is designed with your specific needs in mind—providing strategies you can use immediately as you create and manage technical content.

This conference offers career-empowering knowledge, best practices, networking, practical solutions, and excellent service.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Visit the conference website for further information and to register.

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DITA Europe 2024 | February 12-13, Finland

TJ Dhaliwal — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:08:45 +0000

We’re exhibiting at DITA Europe 2024 in Helsinki, Finland – February 12-13, 2024

Join colleagues from around the world for two days of career-empowering knowledge, practices, networking, and practical solutions. With insights from nearly 50 presenters, 17 Sessions in the Technology Test Kitchen, an exhibit hall packed with the best content management solutions, and the very best in industry networking.

This year we’ll be in Helsinki, Finland! It may be cold and dark outside, but inside enjoy the warmth of friends and colleagues and the enlightening presentations of industry professionals.

DITA Europe is designed with your specific needs in mind—providing strategies you can use immediately as you create and manage technical content, and expanding your professional network with information development experts from around the world.

Those new to content management and/or DITA will find guidance for starting their journey, while for experts, our program offers ways to continue pushing the boundaries. Join us for a chance to share what you already know and find out about things you don’t!

DITA Europe is a dual-track conference of 40-minute sessions.

Total of 24 sessions, 12 Sessions in the Technology Test Kitchen, content management solutions representatives, and the very best in industry networking, DITA Europe is designed with your specific needs in mind—providing strategies you can use immediately as you create and manage technical content.

Visit the conference website for further information and to register.

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WEBINAR | Live Demonstration: Comprehensive Conversion of Pharmaceutical Content into DITA XML

TJ Dhaliwal — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:29:29 +0000

October 25th, 2023 @ 12:00pm ET

Our Presenter:

TJ Dhaliwal | Technical Sales Product Specialist

Stilo showcases a comprehensive, end-to-end process for converting pharmaceutical
documentation, beginning with the source DOCX Word file. This journey encompasses the creation of
automation rules, execution of the conversion, meticulous quality assurance, and, ultimately, the
seamless publication of the final output through Oxygen. Explore how Stilo’s Migrate effortlessly
addresses prevalent conversion challenges, including the precise identification and generation of
product name keys, resolution of table alignment discrepancies, and an array of other crucial tasks. Dive
deep into the intricacies of transforming your industry-specific content from its initial state, ensuring a
flawless and efficient transition.

TJ Dhaliwal is a Technical Sales Product Specialist at Stilo, helping customers uncover solutions to their
content conversion needs. With a solid technical background in engineering and a passion for public
speaking, he’s successfully bridged the gaps between project stakeholders. As a problem solver, TJ has
helped several enterprise-level companies convert tens of thousands of pages of their content to DITA.

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ChatGPT: Revolutionizing DITA XML Authoring and Documentation

Bryan Tipper — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:34:44 +0000

By Stilo Corporation (September 20, 2023)

In the world of technical communication and content management, the need for efficient, user-friendly tools is ever-evolving. One such tool that promises to revolutionize the way we create, manage, and distribute content in the DITA XML format is ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI. In this blog, we will explore how ChatGPT is set to transform the DITA XML landscape, making authoring and documentation more accessible and efficient than ever before.

What is DITA XML?

Before delving into how ChatGPT will impact DITA XML, let’s briefly understand what DITA XML is. DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) is an open standard for structuring, organizing, and publishing technical content. It’s commonly used in industries like software documentation, healthcare, manufacturing, and aerospace to create structured documents that can be easily reused and repurposed across different platforms.

DITA XML allows authors to break down content into small, reusable “topics” and then assemble them into comprehensive documents using a defined hierarchy. This structured approach improves content consistency, facilitates collaboration among authors, and simplifies localization and content reuse.

The Challenge of DITA XML Authoring

While DITA XML is a powerful standard for content management, authoring in DITA XML can be challenging for several reasons:

Steep Learning Curve: Learning the intricacies of DITA XML and its associated tools can be time-consuming and challenging for new authors.
Complex Markup: DITA XML requires authors to add complex markup tags, making the content creation process less intuitive.
Content Reuse: While DITA XML promotes content reuse, identifying and retrieving reusable content can be cumbersome.
Collaboration: Collaborative authoring and review processes can be challenging, especially when authors are not well-versed in XML.

How ChatGPT Will Revolutionize DITA XML

ChatGPT is poised to address these challenges and revolutionize DITA XML authoring and documentation in several ways:

Simplified Authoring: ChatGPT makes authoring in DITA XML more accessible by providing a user-friendly, natural language interface. Authors can simply describe their content requirements in plain language, and ChatGPT can generate the necessary DITA XML markup, reducing the learning curve for new authors.
Automated Markup: ChatGPT can automatically generate DITA XML markup, reducing the need for authors to manually insert tags. This automation streamlines the authoring process and reduces the risk of markup errors.
Content Suggestions: ChatGPT can suggest relevant topics and content components based on the author’s input, promoting content reuse and consistency. Authors can easily locate and incorporate existing content into their documents.
Real-time Collaboration: ChatGPT enables real-time collaboration among authors by providing a collaborative environment where multiple users can work on DITA XML documents simultaneously. This feature enhances productivity and teamwork.
Quality Assurance: ChatGPT can assist in quality assurance by checking DITA XML documents for consistency, completeness, and compliance with industry standards. It can flag potential issues and offer suggestions for improvement.
Integration with Existing Tools: ChatGPT can seamlessly integrate with existing DITA XML authoring and content management tools, enhancing their functionality and making the transition to a more efficient workflow smoother.

The advent of ChatGPT is poised to revolutionize DITA XML authoring and documentation. By simplifying the authoring process, automating markup, facilitating content reuse, enabling real-time collaboration, and enhancing quality assurance, ChatGPT empowers technical communicators to create structured, high-quality content more efficiently than ever before.

As organizations seek to optimize their content management processes and improve documentation quality, ChatGPT offers a promising solution to meet these evolving needs in the world of DITA XML authoring. Embracing this technology may very well be the key to staying ahead in the dynamic field of technical communication and content management.

About Stilo Corporation
Stilo develops tools to help organizations automate the conversion of content to XML and build XML content processing components integral to enterprise-level publishing solutions. Operating from Canada, Stilo supports commercial publishers, technology companies and government agencies around the world in their pursuit of structured content. For more information, visit https://www.stilo.com/about.

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Stilo Corporation Attains ISO 27001 Certification From NSF-ISR

Bryan Tipper — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:31:08 +0000

Stilo Corporation Attains ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Certification from NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR)

Certification to ISO/IEC 27001 helps organizations meet information security requirements (DOWNLOAD).

OTTAWA, Ontario July 27, 2023 – Stilo Corporation, a leading provider of cutting-edge content conversion tools and XML content processing solutions, is thrilled to announce the prestigious attainment of ISO 27001 certification for its Software as a Service (SaaS) tools. This significant milestone underscores Stilo’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding information security and upholding the highest standards in the development and delivery of its SaaS offerings.

ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Earning this certification demonstrates Stilo Corporation’s dedication to maintaining a robust and systematic approach to managing sensitive data, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer information.

“We are extremely proud to have achieved ISO 27001 certification for our SaaS tools,” said Jackson Klein, CTO at Stilo Corporation. “Information security is paramount in today’s digital landscape, and this certification reflects our steadfast commitment to providing our customers with a secure and trustworthy environment for their critical data.”

The ISO 27001 certification process involved a comprehensive evaluation of Stilo’s SaaS tools, infrastructure, policies, and procedures. By meeting the stringent requirements of the standard, Stilo Corporation has demonstrated its ability to identify and mitigate information security risks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and vigilance.

Stilo’s SaaS tools empower users with advanced content conversion capabilities, content optimization features, and seamless XML solutions. With ISO 27001 certification, customers can be confident that their sensitive data and intellectual property are protected with the highest level of information security measures.

“Attaining ISO 27001 certification is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing secure SaaS solutions,” Bryan Tipper, CEO added. “Our customers can rest assured that their data is in safe hands as they leverage our SaaS tools to enhance their content workflows and achieve their business goals.”

About Stilo Corporation

Stilo develops tools to help organizations automate the conversion of content to XML and build XML content processing components integral to enterprise-level publishing solutions. Operating from Canada, Stilo supports commercial publishers, technology companies and government agencies around the world in their pursuit of structured content. For more information, visit https://www.stilo.com/about.

About NSF

NSF is an independent, global organization that facilitates standards development, and tests and certifies products for the food, water, health sciences and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment. Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. With operations in 180 countries, NSF is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Water Quality, Food Safety, and Medical Device Safety.

About NSF-ISR
NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) offers a comprehensive portfolio of management systems registration solutions to meet the demands of the global marketplace (nsf-isr.org). NSF-ISR is the largest automotive registrar in North America and is recognized by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) to provide IATF 16949 registrations in the automotive sector. NSF-ISR also provides registrations for the following programs: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AS 9100/10/20, ISO 13485, ISO 20000-1, Responsible Care (RC) 14001 and Responsible Care Management Systems (RCMS), as well as greenhouse gas verification/validation.

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Stilo Corporation Achieves ISO 9001 Certification From NSF-ISR

Bryan Tipper — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:21:20 +0000

Stilo Corporation Achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification From NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR)

ISO 9001 certification demonstrates Stilo Corporation’s commitment to quality (DOWNLOAD).

OTTAWA, Ontario July 7, 2023 – Stilo Corporation, a leading provider of cutting-edge content conversion tools and XML content processing solutions, is proud to announce that its Software as a Service (SaaS) tools have been awarded the highly acclaimed ISO 9001 certification. This achievement highlights Stilo’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch quality and excellence in its SaaS offerings.

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems, and its attainment validates Stilo Corporation’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The certification process involved a rigorous evaluation of Stilo’s SaaS development processes, ensuring they meet and exceed the strict criteria set forth by ISO.

“Receiving the ISO 9001 certification for our SaaS tools is a significant milestone for us,” said Bryan Tipper, CEO at Stilo Corporation. “We have always strived to deliver industry-leading solutions to our customers, and this certification is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our team to provide exceptional SaaS products and services.”

The ISO 9001 certification reinforces Stilo Corporation’s commitment to continuous improvement and customer-centric practices. By adhering to the highest quality management standards, Stilo ensures that its SaaS tools are consistently reliable, efficient, and effective for its global customer base.

Stilo’s SaaS tools provide customers with advanced content conversion capabilities, content optimization features, and seamless XML solutions. With this prestigious certification, Stilo Corporation solidifies its position as a trusted provider of SaaS solutions in the market.

“We believe that obtaining the ISO 9001 certification for our SaaS tools demonstrates our dedication to meeting and exceeding customer expectations,” Jackson Klein, CTO added. “Our customers can be confident that our SaaS offerings are backed by a robust quality management system, ensuring they receive top-notch solutions and support.”

About Stilo Corporation

About NSF

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How To Convert Pharma Content In Microsoft Word To DITA XML

Bryan Tipper — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:47:34 +0000

By Stilo Corporation (July 24, 2023)

Converting Pharma content in Microsoft Word to DITA XML using conversion software can streamline the process and help ensure accuracy. Follow these 8 steps to accomplish the conversion:

Choose the Conversion Software: Select a reliable and reputable DITA conversion software (e.g. Migrate by Stilo) that supports importing Word documents and exporting to DITA XML. Tools providing automation will yield more consistent results.
Acquire the Conversion Software: Most DITA software is accessible as a SaaS service. Find a reliable vendor and obtain your user credentials.
Prepare the Word Document: Clean up the Word document by ensuring consistent formatting, styles, and indentation. Remove any unnecessary elements that might not translate well into DITA XML.
Save the Word Document as a Compatible Format: Most DITA conversion software supports DOCX (Microsoft Word format). Save your cleaned-up Word document in the compatible format.
Import the Word Document into the Conversion Software: Open the conversion software and import the Word document you saved in the previous step. The software should recognize the document’s structure and content.
Configure Conversion Settings: Depending on the capabilities of the conversion software, you may have options to configure the conversion settings. These settings might include specifying DITA elements, handling images and links, and adjusting the output structure.
Initiate the Conversion: Start the conversion process using the configured settings. The software will analyze the Word document and transform it into DITA XML according to your chosen options.
Review and Fine-Tune the Converted DITA XML: After the conversion is complete, review the resulting DITA XML content. Check for any formatting or structural issues that might need manual adjustments. Ensure that the DITA elements are appropriately mapped, and the content is well-organized.

Make any necessary fine-tuning and edits within the conversion software to improve the quality of the DITA XML output.

Note that the efficiency and accuracy of the conversion heavily depend on the chosen software and the initial quality of the Word document. Always review the converted DITA XML thoroughly and perform any manual adjustments to achieve the desired results.

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