Technology pitstops – do you have one?
Technology pitstops are critical items I tell projects that they must consider. The way we produce, deliver and manage tech data today is vastly different
Michael Ingledew
May 8, 2021
Mandating IETP solutions of projects
Mandating IETP solutions on projects on the face may seem like a sensible strategic decision for many organisations. The reality is very different. There is
Michael Ingledew
April 25, 2021
Writing for formatted output – why we don’t do this with structured content
Writing for the formatted output is one of the key differences between traditional technical writing and structured writing methods. (video available on YouTube) In structured
Michael Ingledew
April 3, 2021
Five things to expect from TDW
Five things to expect from TDW and the content coming your way, premium, free and other industry events. This week no formal tutorial for our
Michael Ingledew
March 28, 2021
Sensible modular breakdown of our technical publication
Sensible modular breakdown question is an excellent topic of debate when we deconstruct our technical content, especially around S1000D, DITA, or other methods. This question
Michael Ingledew
March 20, 2021
Issuing unverified S1000D modules
Issuing unverified S1000D modules was the question of the week this week. S1000D provides many controls over our data module’s state, ranging from version control
Michael Ingledew
March 13, 2021
Selecting our technical documentation’s viewing solution – S1000D v non-S1000D
Can’t be bothered reading the blog? Watch the video Selecting our technical documentation’s viewing solution is always a bit of a challenge, especially if we
Michael Ingledew
March 6, 2021
Data reuse in S1000D – the good, the bad and the reality
Data reuse in S1000D – the good, the bad and the reality! Often I am asked to explain what is meant by data reuse, specifically
Michael Ingledew
February 28, 2021
Confusion in S1000D – what we need to understand
Confusion in S1000D is not uncommon! I often have to spell out for clients the difference between eXtensible Markup Language (XML), or structure, S1000D (specification)
Michael Ingledew
February 21, 2021
The S1000D CSDB and the S-Series – Members question
The S1000D CSDB is a tool specifically designed to support the required and necessary, often complex, components of an S1000D project.
Michael Ingledew
February 13, 2021
What does good look like?
What does good look like is a question I tend to get from senior managers and decision-makers in organisations. Answering this question always takes a
Michael Ingledew
February 7, 2021
Online TDW Magazine
The TDW Magazine for the Integrated Product Support specialist. Now available for free online. Enjoy!
Michael Ingledew
February 7, 2021
TDW Vendor Briefing Q1
Welcome to your TDW Vendor Member briefing for Q1. Inside, opportunities, news, events and what’s coming from TDW. If you do not have the password
Michael Ingledew
February 2, 2021
Innovation in IPS
Available until 30th June 2021 Innovation in Integrated Product Support – Connecting the dots Available now and 100% free to view. Our first ever Spring
Michael Ingledew
January 30, 2021
ROI in S1000D? Perspectives on technical publications
ROI in S1000D is tough to spot if you are not fully aware of the entire S1000D process, the role of modern technical publications and
Michael Ingledew
January 30, 2021
Connected Platform and the Modern Technical Publication
The best presentation I have seen on this subject The connected platform and the modern technical publication Mike was invited to present at the Q1
Michael Ingledew
January 28, 2021
Selecting S1000D Software – questions I ask
Selecting S1000D software is an area where we spend a tremendous amount of time here at Tech Data World. Often our clients are not sure
Michael Ingledew
January 23, 2021
Legacy conversion to S1000D
Legacy conversion to S1000D is one of the most significant discussion points during my training sessions. We will often spend a couple of hours talking
Michael Ingledew
January 15, 2021
Alternatives to S1000D?
Alternatives to S1000D is the first question in this series looking at the five questions asked on my S1000D training courses. The immediate answer is
Michael Ingledew
January 9, 2021
5 S1000D Questions I always get asked on my S1000D Training
5 S1000D questions I always get during my S1000D training and consulting. This week’s YouTube tutorial I will tell you the five common questions asked
Michael Ingledew
January 2, 2021
S1000D Issue 4.1 Patch C – out now
S1000D Issue 4.1 Patch C – Recently there was a patch update to an earlier version of S1000D. The management committee at S1000D announced a
Michael Ingledew
September 5, 2020
Entry into S1000D – affordable options?
Entry into S1000D is cost-prohibitive for many as the tools, skills and effort required to implement S1000D are often too much for smaller organisations to
Michael Ingledew
August 14, 2020
Independent S1000D Training – why?
Independent S1000D training is essential, and here’s why. Removing all external factors and influence affecting your perception and understanding of S1000D is critical. With the
Michael Ingledew
July 12, 2020
The S1000D DMRL, STE, and Skills to develop
The S1000D DMRL, STE, and Skills to develop! Welcome to Episode #3 of the S1000D show brought to you from the beautiful Boxgrove Priory. Thank
Michael Ingledew
June 3, 2020
Lockdown Learning
Lockdown Learning is the new norm and is being embraced by most of us as we find ourselves in the current new working environment norm.
Michael Ingledew
May 28, 2020
