In the beginning of a change are often open questions. Important questions when evaluating a publishing solution are listed here as a helpful guide to get started:

General

	What platform is supported?
	Is the solution internet ready?
	Is a flexible licensing model possible?
	Are open standards supported?
	Is the solution scalable?
	How much automation is possible for publishing?
	Can the solution be used according to our needs?
	Is a comfortable, easy-to-use user interface available?
	Is UTF-16 supported?

Data Management

	Is it possible to build a complement data management?
	Is the application project- and process-oriented?
	Are data structure and data containers freely definable?
	Can class list of characteristics be used?
	Is the multiple use of content of importance?
	Can text be formatted?
	Is it possible to define different languages needed?
	Can user access be configured object specifically?
	Are data presented in a hierarchical way?
	Is versioning possible?
	Is it possible to generate special reports for data control?
	How fast can the system be parameterized?

Communication/Processes

	Is XML supported?
	Can different data sources be integrated and exploited at the same time?
	Is the application project-, respectively process-oriented?
	Can data be transformed?
	Is XML-reporting simple and openly possible?

Online Presence

	Can the hierarchical structure be transferred and mapped?
	Can client and languages be used openly?
	Is an eCatalog and/or eShop possible?

Pre-press

	Is XML publishing possible?
	Are XPath and XSLT available for reporting?
	Can complex publications be fully automatically processed?
	Are powerful page break rules available?
	Is there a print preview?
	Can the application als be used on an ASP model?

We are always available for a presentation of our solutions.

The important warm-up at the start of any project!