When the machine is ready faster than the documentation, or the software is two versions ahead of the help system releases, the time has most definitely come to start looking at an authoring environment. You are likely already grappling with an ever-increasing number of updates and formats, alongside publication cycles that are becoming ever shorter, which has led you to consider whether a CMS could be the solution to your problem.

Our aim with this short guide is to share a few tips and things to watch out for that will help you with the concept phase when introducing an authoring environment and your ultimate choice of system. In other words, it seeks to answer the question: “When is a content management system the right solution for me and my technical writing department?”

In this white paper, you will learn:

... to recognize where you currently stand.

... what an editorial system or CCMS actually is and what it should be able to do.

... which considerations will help you decide for or against a content management system.

... how you should proceed in order to find the right system.

We also provide you with checklists to support your decision-making process. 

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You can do this conveniently using the form on the right. You will then receive the download link by e-mail. We hope you enjoy reading!