Technical Communication - Web Systems/Web Portals - Product Information Management - Cross Media Publishing

ECLASS is crucial for your e-commerce success. It is mainly used in purchasing and sales, but is also gaining importance in engineering, production, logistics and shipping. However, implementing ECLASS can present challenges, such as adapting to internal product structures, complex data mapping projects and the need for technical expertise.

The NovaDB ECLASS Business Portal was developed to overcome these obstacles. It simplifies ECLASS classification, accelerates onboarding and provides access to over 800 ECLASS industry application packages as well as standardized translation processes and business format publications. This makes ECLASS easier to use in your organization.

Content management and PIM with one system

Noxum offers an integrated content management and product information management (PIM) system for the efficient management of product information. This system enables the central maintenance of product information via an intuitive interface and optimizes the process of media-specific output for various departments and service providers. Companies can thus respond individually to customer needs and secure competitive advantages. 

The extension for Adobe® InDesign® enables the connection with the Noxum Publishing Studio, emphasizing "Content before Layout & Layout before Content". It makes it easier for marketing and creative departments to create documents efficiently by reusing content, especially XML-based editorial systems. Companies can thus offer designers easy access to editorial system content. 

The browser-based framework Noxum WebAccess enables the seamless integration and provision of Noxum Web Parts and customer-specific Web Parts in the intranet area. This is crucial to guarantee global employees secure access to company applications. Noxum WebAccess supports various authentication methods, such as automatic recognition of employees logging in via Windows authentication. 

Delivering Business Results

NovaDB offers an innovative solution for companies facing the current challenges of the digital age. With its leading cloud and no-code/low-code technology as well as a generic data model, NovaDB enables holistic mapping of individual business processes relating to the marketing of product information. Without complex development or customizing, NovaDB offers endless possibilities for managing complex data landscapes and achieving maximum business results. Discover how NovaDB can take your company to the next level and support your digital transformation.

Turning ideas into business models

In the fast-moving world of digital commerce, digital agencies are faced with increasingly complex tasks. In the past, the focus was on convincing web presences, but today they have to implement comprehensive digitization projects and serve the diverse communication and marketing channels of their customers. NovaDB offers a solution that masters these challenges. With Generic Entity Modeling (GEM), NovaDB enables quick and easy implementation of individual business models. Thanks to a no-code/low-code approach, NovaDB is intuitive to use and enables digital agencies to achieve maximum process efficiency with optimum data quality.

How data determines business success

Establishing a data-driven organization is not just a goal, but a crucial step for companies to strengthen their competitiveness in today's digital economy. In our paper, we show how the transformation to such an organization not only provides important insights for strategic decisions, but also increases the transparency of the process landscape and improves relationships with customers, suppliers and partners. Learn more about the steps to implementation and the benefits of a data-driven strategy.

The Noxum Plugin for Adobe® InDesign® enables marketing and creative departments to easily access Noxum Publishing Studio data while controlling layout and typography. The implementation provides direct access to text and image content from within InDesign®. 

Noxum WebAccess is a browser-based framework for centralized access to enterprise applications across multiple locations. It offers a modern user interface, navigation and user authentication with Noxum User Management or other applications. 

The Noxum Language Assistant is an integrable authoring tool in the Noxum Publishing Studio that supports language-dependent text checking in XML content. It uses the LanguageTool open source project to check grammar, style, writing rules and spelling. Users can customize predefined rule sets and add their own dictionaries and rule sets. Rule and profile objects allow settings to be saved and reused. 

The Noxum Authoring Assistant is an extension of the Noxum Publishing Studio and helps authors to avoid typing errors and save translation costs. It offers existing text segments for reuse and is seamlessly integrated, simplifying user guidance and increasing work efficiency. 

NovaDB is a versatile web-based PXM content management system that can be flexibly configured for different content such as product information and media content. It offers a rich type system, microservices, jobs and configuration packages for customization. NovaDB enables zero configuration and can be hosted as SaaS or on a dedicated Kubernetes cluster. It is quickly customizable, offers configurable search functions and can be extended via open interfaces, also by partners. 

AUTO BUSINESS, Issue 2/2021 August
Mark-Oliver Hector, Project Manager Audi Qualification Aftersales at AU

The "Audi Knowledge Tank (AKT)" is revolutionizing access to training documents and media from AUDI AG. This web-based knowledge database makes it easier for employees in wholesale and retail to find and use information quickly. The AKT makes it possible to filter and use the required information from a wide range of content within seconds. This makes learning and information more efficient and user-friendly. 

IT&Production, issue 10/2020
Daniel Neuß, digitization/standardization expert, SMARTdbs GmbH & Co. KG.

Noxum developed NovaDB, a tool for the structured provision of product data. This web-based system supports the standardization of product data structures and enables the introduction of new content and data processes. NovaDB shows its strength especially in combination with dynamic application packages such as ECLASS classification, which plays an important role in discrete manufacturing and other industries. Companies can structure their product master data uniformly and use it efficiently for digital exchange, which is particularly advantageous in complex supply chains. 

iiRDS Blog, 2018
Volker Römisch, Noxum GmbH

The iiRDS consortium is working on the further development of the standard for intelligent provision of user information. Noxum is motivated to actively participate in the consortium to steer the standard in the right direction and integrate it efficiently into their software. They hope for an effective promotion of the standard and a quick dissemination as this would lead to a higher usage and implementation of iiRDS-compatible interfaces in their software. 

PROKOM, The Product Culture Magazine Q2 2013
Michael Stegmann, Noxum GmbH

Optimal business processes are crucial to a company's success. However, increasing complexity and the need to adapt quickly to changing market requirements are making process management increasingly challenging. Companies rely on continuous process optimization and close cooperation between specialist departments and IT to ensure efficient and flexible processes. IT plays a key role in the cross-system support of data and information flows and the automation of processes. 

Melaschuk Media, November 2013
Melaschuk Media

Noxum presented its editorial system and publishing solutions at the tekom trade fair, including XML-based software for creating online help. This simplifies software documentation and enables companies to efficiently capture, manage and output software documentation. The solution also supports the reduction of translation costs through the modular capture and reuse of text modules and the connection of translation memory systems.

prokomREPORT I/2010
Anja Schlimbach

The Porsche Design Group has revamped its website(www.porsche-design.com) to better meet growth and customer requirements. The relaunch focused on user-friendliness, clear product presentation and optimal usability. The website offers interactive features and added value for users. 

Science meets practice, Issue 7, April 2017
Begleitforschung Mittelstand-Digital WIK GmbH

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy presents the magazine series "Science meets practice". In the issue "eBusiness standards as enablers for Industry 4.0", Norbert Klinnert from Noxum GmbH discusses the challenges of Industry 4.0 projects in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He emphasizes that the introduction of eStandards in SMEs often takes between three months and a year, not because of the software introduction itself, but because employees often have little time. In large companies, internal IT specialists help, while SMEs often need external service providers, which requires additional time.

IT&Production 12/2015
Volker Römisch, Noxum GmbH

Successful IT projects in product communication rely on customer satisfaction and a holistic view of the process chain. Budget overruns and utilization problems can be avoided through clean risk analyses, step-by-step planning and a partner who understands customer requirements and offers suitable technological solutions. 

Guest article 2017, SHIFT/CX, Kongress Media GmbH
Gabriele Blum, Noxum GmbH

Digital transformation requires new product information management. Integrated systems offer solutions for networked markets, from content to translation management. They enable central data management, granular authorization management and accelerate product communication in various channels - user-friendly and customer-oriented. 

knowledge management 5/2015
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH

Companies need a better networked IT product data landscape in order to meet the growing requirements for data management and use. Isolated solutions are no longer sufficient; instead, harmonized systems and communication are required to support strategic growth and service-oriented architectures. The question arises as to the appropriate concept and the best platform for networking and managing product information and knowledge bases. 

eStrategy Magazine Issue 1|2015
Volker Römisch, Noxum GmbH

Companies use Product Information Management (PIM) and comprehensive information management systems to ensure consistent product data in various communication channels. This increases sales, optimizes product range policy and enables efficient multi-channel publishing and commerce. 

Melaschuk Media, July 2014
Melaschuk Media

Noxum supports companies with multi-channel strategies and product data management. Its web-based browser tool Noxum PIM Online enables access to multilingual product information from any location and at any time. It offers secure authentication methods such as ADFS and allows content to be adapted to mobile devices using DITA and responsive web design. 

IT-Production, Knowledge Compact - Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 2013/14
Volker Römisch, Noxum GmbH

Shorter product lifecycles and increasing product diversity require efficient product data and information management. Integrated content management and product information systems enable the collection, management and publication of product information in various formats and languages. Companies are faced with the challenge of managing extensive operating instructions in different locations and languages. Department-specific IT systems make it difficult to coordinate product information, which can lead to inconsistencies. 

Melaschuk Media, March 2013
Melaschuk Media

Noxum offers Noxum Publishing Studio as a core product that creates digital and printed publications from a single data source. It enables the management of media assets, product data and editorial content in one system, allowing content to be output in various communication channels such as print and online catalogs, technical documentation, web portals and web stores. Translations are also managed in the database. The content is managed in a media-neutral way and prepared in a media-specific way, and the structure of a publication is saved in a neutral intermediate format. The system offers flexible output options for print and web, including the use of InDesign documents for print templates and responsive web design for websites. Users can access the system via a rich client or a web client, depending on their needs and functionality. 

Melaschuk Media, March 2014
Melaschuk Media

Noxum presents Noxum MAM Online, a web application that enables external employees to access centrally managed media objects. This is based on the integrated Media Asset Management (MAM) in the Noxum Publishing Studio. The application allows media to be visualized via the browser and offers a search function. Benefits include cost savings, worldwide access to media, better collaboration and multiple use in different distribution channels. 

Duttenhofer GmbH & Co. KG, 2011
Monika Becker, Press Office, Duttenhofer GmbH & Co KG

The Duttenhofer Group praises Noxum for the efficient and user-friendly design of its web stores. Noxum developed software solutions for all of the Group's webshops, which impress with their simple user guidance and fast product information search. Noxum is recognized as a premium provider because it provides high-quality technological solutions and services. All webshops are based on a standardized product data master and the Noxum PIM software. 

prokomREPORT II/2011
Anja Schlimbach

Product information is crucial for the marketing and safe operation of robots. KUKA has optimized its systems for managing product information, as product information management is becoming increasingly important in global markets. Good information goes beyond mere data and text and is crucial for quality and safety. KUKA integrates various data sources and processes to provide valid data throughout the product lifecycle. Product information is a purchasing criterion and quality feature in KUKA's technical service. 

No 1 / 1-2011
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH

Effective product communication is crucial for purchasing decisions. Customers need up-to-date, linguistically adapted information in various formats and media. This requires a central database that provides consistent data for ordering and marketing processes, including global communication in different languages. 

Technical presentation at the tekom annual conference 2018
Volker Waßmuth, Noxum GmbH

The article by Volker Waßmuth, Noxum GmbH, deals with the integration of classic content with AR, VR and 3D. It shows possibilities for visualization on various platforms such as tablets, Hololens and browsers. Technology is suitable for the masses, but requires an understanding of formats and content preparation. A practical example describes the use of a Noxum content delivery portal for international training modules. Special language integration used to be difficult, but is now possible in the new system, enabling reuse and shorter publication times. 

Technical presentation tekom annual conference 2017
Nils Jorzenuk, Festool GmbH, Wendlingen am Necker

Festool, a manufacturer of power and pneumatic tools, has implemented a new editorial system to achieve faster publications and cost savings on translations. The challenges included the import of legacy data and the output layout. Benefits for daily editorial work and synergies with the PIM/MAM system were achieved. The previous special language variant could not be supported, but in the new system this is possible, allowing reuse and shorter publication times. 

Technical presentation at the tekom annual conference 2017
Kevin Johnson, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg

Audi uses a content delivery solution in Microsoft Azure for service training. Information from various sources is stored in the Audi Knowledge Tank and made available in different formats. Technicians worldwide can search and filter relevant content and create individual documentation online or offline. The article shows the implementation in several phases and emphasizes the importance of efficient service qualification in the automotive sector. Cloud computing and multimedia data play a decisive role. 

Presentation at the tekom annual conference 2014
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg

The combination of product management and content management in integrated systems offers considerable potential for standardized product communication, cost savings and security. Companies benefit from uniform communication, increased sales through cross-selling, a targeted product range policy, multi-channel publishing and commerce, as well as minimization of interfaces and process reliability in the creation and translation of product information. This leads to a consistent corporate design and wording. 

Technical presentation tekom annual conference 2015
Fabian Ertinger, Festool GmbH, Wendlingen

TTS Tooltechnic Systems has successfully implemented a comprehensive multi-channel marketing solution with Noxum for Festool and Schneider airsystems. The technology change replaced the existing Mediando PIM system, while third-party systems are supported. The presentation will cover the migration project, challenges and opportunities in implementing PIM, MAM, CMS and collaboration tools for global industrial applications. Replacing a networked PIM system requires a comprehensive overview of company-wide processes and applications. 

Technical presentation at the tekom annual conference 2015
Thomas Ebeling, Roto Frank AG, Window and Door Technology (FTT), Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Roto Frank AG, founded in 1935, is a globally active group of companies with around 4,500 employees in 10 divisions. It consists of the divisions Window and Door Technology (FTT) and Roof and Solar Technology (DST), which have separate data management in the PIM system. The presentation provides insights into the PIM and MAM implementation at FTT, including product information management and single source publishing to integrate technical documentation and avoid technology bridges. 

Presentation at the tekom annual conference 2014
Kevin Johnson, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg

A form-based editor makes it easy to maintain XML content, even without XML knowledge. This facilitates collaboration in technical editorial teams with different levels of expertise and saves training costs. The editor hides the XML structure and presents documents clearly as a form, making it easier to enter structured content. Suitable for heterogeneous teams at different locations. 

Technical presentation at the tekom annual conference 2014
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg

Cloud computing offers worldwide, high-performance access without hardware costs and enables global system expansions. However, security aspects are important, especially after the NSA affair. The presentation provides an overview of cloud models, technical security and projects in companies. Cloud computing is typically location-independent, but there are legal requirements to protect data that must comply with the territorial principle. Data transfers and access in the cloud must therefore be encrypted. 

Partner presentation tekom annual conference 2014
Matthias Rilk, JURA Elektroapparate AG, Niederbuchsiten, Switzerland
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg, Germany

For six years, Jura has been using an XML editing system to create high-quality operating instructions for its appliances in many languages. Thanks to modularization and the reuse of text modules, translation costs have been reduced by over 80%. The focus is on high content reuse and classic XML to reduce translation costs. Before the introduction of the system, there were problems in the translation process. 

Presentation at the tekom annual conference 2013
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg

The increasing complexity of business processes requires cross-platform coordination. Process optimization through system support enables IT administrators to easily coordinate and automate business software. This improves the quality of business processes and supports the company's success. 

Technical presentation at the tekom annual conference 2013
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg

Mobile technical documentation is crucial for servicing machines. Customers and technicians receive extensive information on their mobile devices in various languages, including images, videos and 3D representations. Integration of store systems enables mobile ordering processes. The choice of format (PDF, HTML5, EPUB, mobile apps) depends on implementation costs and updatability. 

Partner presentation tekom annual conference 2012
Marco Aeschimann, Sauter AG, Basel, Switzerland
Dr. Alexander Mehling, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg, Germany

SAUTER, a leading provider of building automation in green buildings, improved its product communication by introducing a PIM and editorial system. This optimized quality, costs and adherence to deadlines in catalog production, translation processes and web portal provision. The presentation highlights the impact on customer support and evaluates the quality and feedback from customers and the internal team. 

Partner presentation tekom annual conference 2012
Mike Fischer, Berker GmbH & Co KG, Schalksmühle
Kevin Johnson, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg

The presentation deals with the development and implementation of a new system concept for product information management and technical communication at the medium-sized company Berker, a leading manufacturer of electrical installations. The challenges in dealing with resources and various software tools will be highlighted. Using the print catalog as an example, it is shown how the system components work together seamlessly to manage product information and editorial content and integrate them into a publication structure. By integrating SAP, a print publisher and a translation memory system, the catalog can be created efficiently from an editorial environment.

Partner presentation tekom annual conference 2012
Marco Aeschimann, Sauter AG, Basel, Switzerland
Dr. Alexander Mehling, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg, Germany

SAUTER, a leading building automation provider, improved the quality, costs and adherence to deadlines in the creation of catalogs, technical documentation and translation processes. This was achieved by introducing a combined PIM and editorial system. The presentation covers the technological concepts and the course of the project, from system selection to the publication of print catalogs, data sheets and web content. 

Partner lecture tekom annual conference 2011
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg
Dr. Michael Schaffner, GMVK Berlin GmbH, Berlin

The synchronization of information life cycle and product life cycle is crucial. Integrated product communication opens up opportunities for repositioning technical documentation. Legal requirements, new language variants and cost optimization require cooperation with other departments. This requires integrative technologies and organizational forms. Despite the multitude of departments and information, efficient information chain management is rarely achieved, although this is crucial for an efficient time-to-market process. 

Partner presentation at the tekom annual conference 2011
Ingo Eichel, Adobe Systems GmbH, Munich
Norbert Klinnert, Noxum GmbH, Würzburg

InDesign is becoming the central platform for print, web and mobile devices. The presentation shows how interactive documents with video, sound and animation can be created in InDesign CS5 without programming. A practical example will demonstrate the automated use of these functions in content management and publishing. The increasing demand for electronic reading and tablets opens up new possibilities for technical communication, with mobile availability of diverse information and seamless integration of ordering processes. The challenge is to select relevant media channels and prepare data accordingly, e.g. as epub, interactive PDF, Flash or app for different devices. 

CloudComputing Insider 2013
Elke Witmer-Goßner

In collaboration with Noxum, the founders of CheckMyBus realized a flexible web portal for long-distance bus connections in the Windows Azure Cloud. The project included website maintenance, the use of Noxum PIM and content management systems and the integration of cloud services. The architecture enables scaling of the web servers under high load and automatic updating of bus information. The portal has a responsive design and offers up-to-date data on long-distance bus routes. The partners are planning a Europe-wide expansion.

cloudcomputing-insider.de 08.08.2013
Dirk Srocke / Florian Karlstetter

Noxum offers solutions for the Microsoft cloud, including data backup, highly available websites and extranets via Windows Azure. The service provider emphasizes scalability, high availability and flexibility in the cloud. Its customers include Stiftung Warentest and Deutsche Börse. Noxum develops software for web systems, e-business, product information management and more. Its Noxum Publishing Studio combines content management and editorial systems.

PROKOM, The Product Culture Magazine Q1 2014
Gabriele Blum, Noxum GmbH

The long-distance bus market in Germany has been liberalized since 2013, which has led to a large number of bus providers and connections. The founders of hotel.de have developed a metasearch engine that enables travelers to find the cheapest bus route. On the platform, users can compare departure and arrival times, travel duration, availability, prices and facilities of the different bus providers to choose the best connection. 

Microsoft Germany GmbH, 2017

EPLAN Software & Service has moved its EPLAN Data Portal to the Microsoft Azure Cloud to prepare for international expansion. The Azure platform offers scalability and centralized management, which improves the portal's performance. This portal provides engineers with comprehensive data and automates processes in the CAE area. The migration significantly reduced the administrative burden and allows EPLAN to respond flexibly to new market requirements. Future developments will use Azure to strengthen the global appeal of the portal.