Workflow Optimization & Consulting

As a data-based publishing specialist, we help medium and large-sized enterprises to optimize their technical documentation workflow. We facilitate broadly automated and standardised processes which significantly reduce expenditure of time and costs.

Based on our extensive practical experience, we provide suggestions on data optimization and develop customised solutions for the efficient connection of databases and content management systems.
SQUIDDS provides support, advice and coaching to customers in all areas of technical documentation, from the selection of suitable software configurations, through the organisation of process steps to editing processes.

Our product and service portfolio

Workflow management and process optimization

• Quotation support (costing, document handling, editing)
• Analysis and optimization of documentation workflows
• Provision of tailor-made editing guidelines
• Work optimization with TOOLBOX for FrameMaker® and Finalyser® functions
• Automation with API programming for Adobe, Microsoft and WebWorks

Content management

• Analysis, planning and selection of a suitable system
• Consultancy services and specification authoring
• Partnerships with key manufacturers

Consultancy and other services covering all aspects of PDF

• Automated checking and repair of PDFs (PDF/X, PDF/A)
• LiveCycle server products, e.g. to enable PDFs for Adobe Reader with Adobe Reader Extension Server
• Digital signature
• Accessibility
• PDF-based review and archiving
• Interactive online forms for Adobe Reader with business logic