The Content Wrangler
Linked2 Connects Adobe FrameMaker to Documentum: Interview with Jim Fettes, Millennium Consultants
TCW: Jim, thanks for talking with us today. Before we dive into the interview, tell us a little about yourself and the company you work for.
JF: I have been in the high-tech industry for 28 years. The company I work for, Millennium Consultants, Inc. is a Technology company that specializes in: Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Staffing, IT Security and E-Learning.
TCW: You’ve got a pretty interesting mix of products, one of which is of particular interest to our readers. It’s called Linked2. Can you tell us briefly what it is and what it does?
Linked2: Seamless integration of Adobe FrameMaker and EMC Documentum
Linked2 also provides secure login, intuitive search and retrieval of modular content components, metadata support, extensible and configurable behavior and workflow functionality, as well as support for virtual document creation.
TCW: What versions of Adobe FrameMaker and Documentum was Linked2 designed to support?
JF: Adobe FrameMaker 8.0 and 9.0 and Documentum 6.5. The software works best with FrameMaker 9.0 to use all the features.
TCW: What problems does Linked2 solve for folks using Adobe FrameMaker with Documentum?
JF: It allows the user to access the millions of documents stored in Documentum, edit it in Frame Maker, reuse DITA XML chunks and check the quickly back into Documentum.
TCW: Some folks would just consider your product as a “nice to have”, but not necessary. What’s the value proposition for an organization of let’s say 100 content creators working in FrameMaker and storing their content in Documentum? Why is a lack of integration between Adobe FrameMaker and Documentum a problem?
JF: Linked2 allows the Adobe FrameMaker user to reuse XML content that has already been created thus saving time and money. The lack of integration between FrameMaker and Documentum creates unnecessary manual tasks, introduces human error, and slows down the process of content creation and delivery. We’re the first company to actually create a seamless integration between these products that actually works.
TCW: How is Linked2 different from WebDAV? What are the differentiating factors and why is each of value to users
JF: WebDAV stands for Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning. It is a set of extensions to the HTTP protocol which allows users to collaboratively edit and manage files on remote web servers. WEBDAV really only allows you to check-in and check-out documents with revision control. Linked2 not only allows you to check-in and check-out documents, but it also allows you to check-out XML chunks and graphics (content components), drill down and check-out to the Parent/child, root, and descendents level. This is very impressive content component reuse and much more useful than simply checking out an entire document.
TCW: Does Linked2 work with any other content management systems?
JF: Not yet.
TCW: If my readers are interested in learning more, can you provide a demonstration or a downloadable trial version of the software? If so, how do they sign up?
JF: Visit our website to download a trial version. We also provide an online demonstration video and a product brochure on our website. Interested readers can connect with me via email or telephone at +1.877.869.5369.
TCW: Well, we’re almost out of time. Before we end this interview, is there anything else you’d like to add?
JF: Linked2 is a plug-in that is very easy to install and use. It becomes another menu item on the Adobe FrameMaker tool bar thus making it seamless.
TCW: Jim, thanks for your time today. I appreciate you sharing information about Linked2 with our readers. I look forward to learning more about your future product enhancements. Keep us updated.
JF: Thanks Scott.
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