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What is DITA-OT?

The DITA Open Toolkit (DITA-OT) is an open-source processing engine for producing outputs from DITA content. It transforms DITA documents into various formats and enables authors to publish their content in multiple delivery channels from a single source. DITA-OT is highly extensible, allowing developers to customize and extend its capabilities through plugins to meet specific publishing requirements. This toolkit is a critical component in DITA-based documentation workflows, providing a versatile and powerful solution for generating consistent, high-quality deliverables across different platforms and media.​

How We Help You

Extense uses DITA-OT to deliverssubstantial business value by facilitating efficient and flexible content publication workflows. By enabling the transformation of DITA content into a wide array of formats from a single source, DITA-OT significantly reduces the complexity and cost associated with producing and maintaining multi-channel documentation. This efficiency accelerates the time-to-market for products by streamlining documentation processes but also ensures consistency and accuracy across all published materials, enhancing the overall quality of user assistance and technical support. Furthermore, the extensibility of DITA-OT through plugins allows businesses to tailor the toolkit to their specific needs, ensuring that they can adapt to evolving content requirements and maintain a competitive edge in delivering high-quality information to their users.​

What We Can Do

Our DITA-OT Consulting Services:

  1. DITA-OT Implementation

    • Comprehensive setup and installation of DITA-OT to ensure seamless integration with your existing content management systems. 

    • Custom configuration based on your specific requirements and industry standards.

  2. Output Customization

    • Tailoring DITA-OT outputs to match your brand guidelines and audience preferences. 

    • Implementing custom transformations to produce a variety of formats such as HTML, PDF, EPUB, and more. 

  3. Workflow Optimization

    • Analyzing your content creation and publishing workflow to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. 

    • Implementing streamlined processes to enhance overall productivity and reduce time-to-publish. 

  4. Troubleshooting and Support

    • Rapid identification and resolution of issues related to DITA-OT implementation.​

    • Ongoing support to address any technical challenges, ensuring a smooth and reliable content publishing experience. 

  5. Training Programs

    • Tailored training sessions for your team to build proficiency in working with DITA-OT. 

    • Workshops covering best practices, tips, and advanced techniques for maximizing the benefits of DITA-OT. 

  6. Migration Services

    • Seamless migration of your existing content and workflows to DITA-OT. 

    • Minimizing downtime and ensuring a smooth transition to the new platform. 

  7. Documentation and Best Practices

    • Creating comprehensive documentation for DITA-OT usage and maintenance. 

    • Sharing industry best practices to empower your team in making the most of DITA-OT capabilities

  8. Custom Development

    • Developing custom plugins or extensions to enhance DITA-OT functionality based on your unique requirements. 

    • Integrating DITA-OT with other tools and systems in your content ecosystem.

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DITA-OT Consulting Service

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