Microsoft Word and icTools for MILSTD Templates

Overview

Traditionally, as a MILSTD-40051 document creator or editor, you were not able to use Microsoft Word to assist in publishing your documents. This webinar is intended for you, a TechPubs professional, who publish MILSTD-40051 documents and are interested in modernizing your publishing workflow by leveraging the familiarity of Microsoft Word. Even if you are non-technical, you can easily use icTools in Word to author, edit, tag, and generate MILSTD XML quickly and efficiently.

Webinar Details

You will see a demonstration of Ictect’s Intelligent Content Tools (icTools) software for MILSTD-40051 and its ability to create high-quality, MILSTD-40051 compliant XML documents from Microsoft Word. You can use icTools for creating maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and other types of work packages required for technical publications.

Why Attend?

Attend if:

• You need to modernize your publishing workflow
  • Including enhancing your workflow with current PLM systems such as ArborText and Windchill
• You desire to reduce cycle time by 25% or more
  • Such as faster submission of your work packages to IADS system
• You desire to reduce contractor costs by 10% or more
• You want to automate XML creation, reducing or eliminating it altogether
• You want easy-to-use software, reducing training needs and allowing non-technical users to succeed

No Classified or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will be used in the webinar or demonstration.

Webinar Outline

• Introductions and Overview [5 min]
• MILSTD-40051 and Ictect icTools [5 min]
• Demonstrations [20 min]
  • Using and Editing the Maintenance Word Template
  • Producing and Viewing MILSTD 40051 XML Output with icTools
• Time savings and cost savings [5 min]
• Q&A [10 min]

Speakers and Facilitators

Pradeep Jain

Aleks Vilumsons

Mark Ertl

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Pradeep Jain

Pradeep is Founder and Chief Content Architect for Ictect, Inc. His specialization is in Intelligent Content, Semantic Technologies, High-quality XML, and Content Architectures for large-scale applications. He has extensive experience in implementing Electronic Publishing processes for Department of Defense (AFI 33-360, MILSPEC, AR 25-30, and DA PAM 25-40), Book Publishers (ePUB and DocBook), Technical Documentation (DITA), Journal Publishers (JATS), and Educational Publishers (QTI). Pradeep has assisted several organizations with their complex document processes.

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Mark Ertl

Mark Ertl has a business education degree and an MA in education with 20+ years as a business educator. He manages Ictect’s Air Force Departmental Publishing Office (AFDPO) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) projects. In addition to managing projects for AFDPO and DCAA, he writes user guide content, develops and delivers training, and provides ongoing support. Mark enjoys the process of understanding issues and seeing solutions incorporated to provide the customer with an effective tool to do their job well.

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Aleks Vilumsons

Aleksandrs Vilumsons is a seasoned Business Manager at Ictect, Inc., bringing a wealth of experience across various industries. With a background in Business and Operations Analysis, Aleks has honed his skills in technology and operations management. Aleks is known for his analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and ability to drive operational efficiency.