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University of Southern California Adopts Web Content Management Solution from Open Text
Researchers at USC’s Information Sciences Institute Choose Solution as Primary Collaboration Tool
Chicago, IL. - 2004-07-28 - Open Text™ Corporation (Nasdaq: OTEX, TSX: OTC), the world’s largest provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software, today announced that the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute (USC-ISI) has selected software from Open Text as the foundation for its Web Content Management strategy. Researchers at the Institute will use Livelink Web Content Management Server to share data and study results with fellow computer scientists, faculty, students, and other members of the information technology community.
As one of the world's leading research centers in the fields of computer science and information technology, ISI needed a simple way for researchers to exchange information and post updates about their projects. John Shackleton, President of Open Text, said the Web content management solution will empower the Institute to create a Web portal that will dramatically increase visibility for ISI research.
“Collaboration is essential for any organization, especially a research team like ISI, “ Shackleton said. “Until now, ISI researchers shared data and test results with other colleagues on an ad hoc basis, primarily through e-mail and static Web pages that the researchers designed themselves. They needed an easier way to share content and edit Web pages, especially for researchers with no specific programming knowledge. With its new solution, ISI will be able to establish a Web portal where researchers can exchange ideas, highlight results and promote the Institute’s expertise to organizations that provide grants and fund research.”
Richard Nelson, ISI’s IT director, said that the Institute conducted an extensive evaluation of top Web content management solutions before determining that Open Text delivered the most complete and cost-effective offering.
“We work with Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Unix platforms, so our Web content management system had to be platform independent and product agnostic,” said Nelson. “After reviewing 20 different Web content management solutions, we were surprised to find that the more expensive offerings aren’t necessarily the best. Our new solution is simple to install, has an outstanding editing tool, and leads the way in flexibility, scalability and ease of use. We plan to implement the solution immediately and will expand on the system as our requirements grow.”
With Livelink Web Content Management Server, the Institute’s IT department can set up template structures to ensure all Web content adheres to USC’s brand identity, including logos, format and fonts. The Webmaster can quickly code these templates in HTML or any other native language. Once templates have been established, ISI researchers will be able to use an intuitive Web content management wizard to post or update information about their projects, without writing a single line of code.
“ISI researchers are passionate about their research projects, and may not have much time to publicize their work or work on internal communications for the Institute as a whole,” explained Nelson. “Our solution makes it easy to log on to a portal to edit content, preview any changes, or create a project description or personal Web page. We expect that the solution will significantly improve the way ISI researchers use the Web to collaborate and share information.”
As one of the world's leading research centers in the fields of computer science and information technology, ISI needed a simple way for researchers to exchange information and post updates about their projects. John Shackleton, President of Open Text, said the Web content management solution will empower the Institute to create a Web portal that will dramatically increase visibility for ISI research.
“Collaboration is essential for any organization, especially a research team like ISI, “ Shackleton said. “Until now, ISI researchers shared data and test results with other colleagues on an ad hoc basis, primarily through e-mail and static Web pages that the researchers designed themselves. They needed an easier way to share content and edit Web pages, especially for researchers with no specific programming knowledge. With its new solution, ISI will be able to establish a Web portal where researchers can exchange ideas, highlight results and promote the Institute’s expertise to organizations that provide grants and fund research.”
Richard Nelson, ISI’s IT director, said that the Institute conducted an extensive evaluation of top Web content management solutions before determining that Open Text delivered the most complete and cost-effective offering.
“We work with Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Unix platforms, so our Web content management system had to be platform independent and product agnostic,” said Nelson. “After reviewing 20 different Web content management solutions, we were surprised to find that the more expensive offerings aren’t necessarily the best. Our new solution is simple to install, has an outstanding editing tool, and leads the way in flexibility, scalability and ease of use. We plan to implement the solution immediately and will expand on the system as our requirements grow.”
With Livelink Web Content Management Server, the Institute’s IT department can set up template structures to ensure all Web content adheres to USC’s brand identity, including logos, format and fonts. The Webmaster can quickly code these templates in HTML or any other native language. Once templates have been established, ISI researchers will be able to use an intuitive Web content management wizard to post or update information about their projects, without writing a single line of code.
“ISI researchers are passionate about their research projects, and may not have much time to publicize their work or work on internal communications for the Institute as a whole,” explained Nelson. “Our solution makes it easy to log on to a portal to edit content, preview any changes, or create a project description or personal Web page. We expect that the solution will significantly improve the way ISI researchers use the Web to collaborate and share information.”
About the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (ISI)
The University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) is actively engaged in a broad spectrum of information processing research, as well as being heavily involved in the development of advanced computer and communication technologies. ISI research divisions are under the direction of nationally recognized research scientists in fields such as artificial intelligence, computational science and computer architecture, computer security, electronic commerce, human-centered support systems, integrated circuit design and fabrication, Internet communications and advanced networking, natural language technology, parallel and grid computing, robotics, and systems integration. ISI currently has more than 300 researchers, graduate students, and staff. For more information, visit http://www.isi.edu
About Open Text
Open Text™ is the market leader in providing Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions that bring together people, processes and information in global organizations. Throughout its history, Open Text has matched its tradition of innovation with a track record of financial strength and growth. Today, the company supports more than 17 million seats across 13,000 deployments in 67 countries and 12 languages worldwide. For more information on Open Text, go to: www.opentext.com
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Open Text Corporation
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