Take a look at your email inbox. Chances are someone has sent you a working document as an attachment because they are finished with it and now it's your turn. It's also a good bet bet that the folder containing your current project has file names like Operation-v1.doc and Operation-v2.doc. Every document goes through some kind of workflow and version control. Many companies do this using email attachments and file naming conventions. A true document management environment will include workflow and version control, but these systems are usually too costly for the small documentation shop.

In this audio conference, Brian Travis will discuss the shortcomings of current document management practices, and ways to streamline and improve the process.

This audio conference covers:

Understanding the presence of workflow in your organization

The concept of pipeline-based workflow, and how it can streamline document production

Why file-based version control is probably not the best way to keep versions straight

The role of XML in document management and version control

Various techniques used to keep track of different versions of documents

About the speaker:

Brian Travis is the founder and Chief Technical Officer of Architag International Corporation (http://www.architag.com), a consulting and training company based in Englewood, Colorado. Brian is an expert in real-world XML implementations. Since founding Architag (then known as Information Architects) in 1993, he has created intelligent content management systems and e-business solutions for clients around the world.

Brian is also a noted author, instructor and lecturer in XML and related standards, and has taught clients about XML in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Brian speaks and leads tutorials and seminars for the largest Internet and e-commerce conferences in the world, including Internet World, Web Design and Development, TechEd, and Comdex.

Who should attend?

Technical Writers

Documentation Analysts

Documentation Managers

IT Managers

Corporate Communications

This audio conference is rated General Interest.