Aptara Overview.... Introduction
- 2. 2 Company Overview Founded 1988 Locations 13 global locations 11 delivery centers – India (7), USA (3), Mauritius (1) Sales and Business Development – USA, UK, Australia and India Ownership Wholly owned subsidiary of i-Energizer Limited, a UK publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange. Aptara has been growing and profitable every year since inception Key Services Transformational Services - Digital Content & eLearning Employees 12,000 Key Customers Recognized Brand Large player in content transformation space. Partner to Fortune 500 customers across , Educational Publishers, Health Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, High-tech/ICT, Automotive, BFSI, Business Services etc. Quality Certifications Development facilities certified for ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001 Security certifications
- 3. 3 Service Offerings • Composition and Editorial Services • On-shore/Off-shore Project Management • Artwork & Graphic Designing • Copyediting and Proofreading • DTD/Schema Designing Custom Publishing • Regulatory Compliance Filings • XBRL • IPO and Proxy Processing • Data Mining & Aggregation Services • News Wire monitoring • Mutual Funds Reports Financial Services • Digitization of Legacy Content • eBooks and Fixed Layout eBooks for Apple, Android, Kindle, Sony, Nook, etc. • Content Tagging/XML conversion on various DTD Digital Conversion • Deposition Summary • eDiscovery and Bibliographic Coding • Document and Contract Review • Legal Apps • Legal Blogs and Social Media Legal Services • Inkling Interactive Textbooks design and development • iBooks Author Textbooks design & development • ePub3 and HTML5 Interactive Books Digital Textbooks • Asset Rights and Permissions for Publishing • Photo Research • Content Mining and Web-crawling • Catalogue Services • Abstracting • Content Warehousing KPO Services • PXE4TM Digital Publishing Platform for end-to-end Publishing Solution • Workflow management solutions • PowerSuitesTM Publishing Tools • Digital Journals Manager Content Technology • Mobile Learning • Learning Administration • eMigration • Multimedia development • Extended development teams • Learning Consulting Learning & Performance
- 4. 4 Comprehensive Solutions Across All Delivery Media Market Verticals Professiona l Publishing Education Publishing Consumer/ Trade Publishing Financial Services Legal Corporate Inputs Application Files Audio/Video Course Objectives Print / Hardcopy Manuscript Transcripts KPO ITS eLearning Management Conversion Composition Content Authoring Legal Process XBRL Webcrawling Catalog Services Content Mining PXE4 – Publishing Workflow CMS/LMS Implementation Instructional/Creative Design iPhone/iPad/Rich Internet Applications Project Management Customer support XML Conversion EDGAR Archive Digitization Enhanced eBooks Typesetting/EDGAR Proofreading Image Processing Online Delivery Art Creation Photo-Research Copyediting Permission Envision Transform Deliver Technology Platform Aptara Products - PXE4 - PowerManage - PowerEdit - PowerReview - PowerIZEC - PowerQA - PowerLearn - XMLPublish Industry Platforms -XML/XSLT/Xpath/Xquery -HTML5/CSS3/CSS -CMS/LMS -.Net/Java -InDesign/Flash -LaTeX -Flash/HTML/.Net -XML/LaTeX/ InDesign Multiple Outputs Books Journals iApp XML / eBook eLearning Webportal Multiple Devices Web/Onlin e Smartphon e CMS/DAM Print eReader / Tablet Mac/Win
- 5. 5 Digital Solutions 1000+ team across Delhi and Dehradun serving 200+ customers in multiple languages Content Transformation Services covering 3 major service offerings – eBook Services – XML Services – Content and Catalog Management Services – Media Technology Services Converting to digital content, both back lists and front files Multiple eBook formats – ePub, ePDF, Mobi, VitalSource, Zinio, CourseSmart, Inkling Enhanced/interactive eBooks Work with Amazon delivering education content to Kindle DX Mobile content development: iPhone, iTouch, iPad, Android, BlackBerry 36 million pages of content converted in 2011 to mobile, eBook and other formats
- 6. 6 XML Conversion Services Deep expertise in converting journals paper, microfilm, and pdf archives into XML and HTML formats Large volume scanning OCR, and keyboarding capability for data capture Tagging and metadata capture as well as web enabling of archives as the end product Conversion to customer specified DTD’s Use a combination of technology and manual data conversion approaches to achieve highest quality
- 7. 7 Media Technology Services Aptara engaged in transition from a web version of print media to dynamic digital content – Content Development: Visual/Verbal – Storyboarding – Web-based assessment applications – Content management and learning management systems – Learning platforms – Digital and Rich Media: Video, Animation, Interactivity, Programming, Web based learning, mLearning
- 8. Aptara CTS – Navigating the Technology Value Chain 8 Staff Augmentation Managed Services Subject Matter Expertise Strategy, Consulting, Advisory Staff Augmentation • Java, Open Source, .Net • Alfresco, DCTM, MarkLogic, Drupal, Joomla • Mobile (iPad, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry) • Moodle, Plateau, Black Board • QA / Testing Managed Services • Development Services • Database Services • Testing Services • Production Support • ODC, Legacy Dev, Build-Operate- Transfer Subject Matter Expertise • Publishing, eLearning • eBooks • Cloud (AWS, iCloud, Azure, RackSpace) • SQL (Relational, NoSQL, OODB) • Mobile (iPad, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry) • CMS (Alfresco, DCTM, MarkLogic) Strategy, Consulting, Advisory • Enterprise Architecture • Global Sourcing Model • Program Management • ECMS / ELMS
- 9. 9 Inkling – High Quality Custom eBooks for Inkling Platform Client/partner: Inkling – Innovative ipad based platform for advanced content display repair manuals to US auto garages Challenge – Client/partner required creation of interactive and rich content textbooks from pdf’s for the inkling platform – Both content design as well as html/css/javascript development effort required Solution: – Created both an onsite as well as offshore team for Inkling as a dedicated partner including both creative content designers with education domain expertise as well as both high end as well as html/css software developers – Enabling Inkling to scale beyond their own internal capability rapidly
- 10. Library Application 10 Bookshelf View. Users can arrange based on their preference Offline Reading. Users can download the books for offline reading Search Books – Based on the defined tags and contents Bookmarks – Define the bookmarks to start from where you left Favorite – Mark your books favorite for easy access Notes – Create your notes in the books Themes – Users will have options to select a theme from the predefined list of themes Banners – Internal ads can be published on the banners highlighting the addition of new books Accessibility – Can be accessed on multiple devices like PCs, Mac, Android Tablets and iPad Glossary – Access predefined glossary and add your own items
- 11. Bookshelf 11 Ability to host unlimited books for a user Different type of books can be hosted on the same bookshelf. For e.g. Static and interactive books Users can organize the books in their own preferred style Easy personalization – Favorites, Bookmarks, Notes etc. Allows Offline Reading of selected books – Useful for readers travelling to remote locations Home page banners allows to post internal advertisement. Information related to publication of new books and new training courses can be published using banner ads
- 12. eReader 12 Easy Navigation by traversing through Table of Contents Ability to Search through contents Users can navigate by flipping through the pages similar to reading a print book
- 13. Interactive Contents Enables hosting of interactive contents. These contents can be Video, a Quiz with multiple choice answer or an interactive quiz where users can click and match.
- 14. Admin Portal 14 Admin interface to manage users, groups, contents of the Library Allows admin to manage notification, manage library contents Admin can assign books to the users
- 15. Admin Portal Features 15 Manage Users Approve Registration, Create / Modify User Profile, Remove Users Manage Groups Create Groups, Assign Users to a Group, Remove Users from a group, Delete Groups Manage Contents Upload Books/Videos/Courses, Remove contents, Rename contents Assign Contents Assign contents to users, Assign contents to a Group Manage Notifications Create Email templates, Create emailing groups, Send Emails Manage Themes/Skins Create various themes and skins. Assign them to specific users
- 16. Cisco eReader • Developed a simple and easy to navigate eReader for users to read contents on desktop or mobile devices. • Interface similar to physical books enhances user experience • Allows users to personalize the reading experience by adding notes, highlighting text and bookmarking the contents • Admin Portal for managing groups, users, contents and entitlement information Net framework 4.0, Visual Studio 2012 , C#, ASP.NET, MVC 4, JavaScript, CSS, SQL Server 2012, HTML5, CSS3, Phonegap Sync across various devices ensures that users can continue their reading no matter what platform they are on. Users will always get the same experience be it a desktop browser , android tablet or an iPad
- 17. Cisco eReader Business Requirement •Develop a solution for hosting digitized course material in eBook format •A reader should be developed which should offer a similar experience as compared to a physical book •User should be allowed to personalize the reading experience by adding Notes, highlighting the text and bookmarking the contents. •Contents should be stored securely to prevent unauthorized reproduction of contents Aptara Solution •Developed a cross platform eReader which works as a web application and can also be deployed as an App on Android and iOS devices •Admin portal allowed easy management of Groups, users and contents and Entitlement of contents •eReader allows users to bookmark contents, add annotations and highlight text •Sync across device •Support for interactive contents Benefits •Enhanced user experience by offering the eBook interface similar to physical books •Sync across various devices ensures that users can continue their reading no matter what platform they are on. Users will always get the same experience be it a desktop browser, android tablet or an iPad •Encrypted contents ensures that no other application can read the contents and offers enhanced security .NET, HTML5, CSS3, JS, C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, PhoneGap
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- 20. American Express – Amex Travel Rich Media Portal 20 Client Ask • Develop a video based learning platform, with a simple UI, fast video streaming performance, detailed user reports and analytics Aptara Solution • Net framework 4.0, MVC4, Kendo UI, WovenMedia API, SAML , SQL Server 2012 • Host videos and related Media on an Edge cached super-fast third party (WovenMedia) Streaming server • Consume APIs from WovenMedia server to stream videos • Host digital assets like images, presentation on the portal developed by Aptara • Provide SAML based authentication for users coming from Axtraweb (Existing Amex website) • Form based authentication for LMS users. • Specific contents rendering based on user roles Aptara developed a web application for Amex to host video based learning contents. Video were streamed using Woven Media servers. SSO features were provided as well as form based login was also available
- 21. American Express – (continued…) 21 Business Requirement • Build a video based learning management environment for internal users • Provide features to Manage Roles • Allow users to play audio and video contents • Allow users to search content • Allow admins to manage users, publish media and channels, approve and deny contents • Allow content management services – Upload/delete media, create channel, playlist, category. Aptara Solution • .NET Web Application using HTML5 • SAML based authentication for existing users which are registered on AxtraWeb • Form based authentication for external users • Access control by Wovenmedia based on User Roles • Integration with Wovenmedia services for digital learning contents Benefits • Customized learning based on user profiles • Integrated Learning environment supporting multiple digital formats Net framework 4.0, Visual Studio 2012 , C#, ASP.NET, MVC 4, JavaScript, CSS, SQL Server 2012
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- 24. Integrys – Knowledge Portal 24 Client Ask • Client is consolidating 15+ call centers to 4 major centers and wants to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and training across a 1000+ member workforce • Build a Knowledge management portal with role-based access, custom training content, webinars, assessments, reports and detailed analytics Aptara Solution • SharePoint 2013, MS SQL, .Net, integrated with client’s ESB fabric Client Investment • $120K investment over 12 months with a POC delivered in 6 weeks Client Success • Project underway – on track for 2015 Q1 launch • A customizable and scalable platform hosing all training content and managed and supported by client’s IT organization
- 25. Advantexe Learning – Learning Portal 25 Client Ask • White-labeled Learning Portal delivering Leadership training • Classroom training, live / recorded webinars, assessments, analytics, simulations, reports Aptara Solution • .Net 5.0, HTML5, SQL 2012, Adobe Connect, Forio Client Investment • $35K investment delivered in 2 months Client Success • 100% ROI within the first 2 months of launch. • Live with 20+ clients including 5 new non-US clients • Faster automated deployment and delivery of training, leveraging self- service and admin tools
- 27. Coldwell Banker – Coldwell Banker University 27 Client Ask • Employee Learning Portal with a completely different high-graphic look and feel • Deliver sales/marketing training, integration with backend LMS, reporting systems and analytics Aptara Solution • Moodle LMS, .Net Portal, Flash / HTML5 courses, Adobe, MS SQL Client Investment • $125K investment, delivered over 18 months and 5 phases Client Success • 5+ year partnership with all course content built by Aptara and delivered through this solution • Solution has become the de-facto learning portal for all of CBRE • Client looking to extend the portal to support mobile access and more detailed analytics
- 28. NAAM – Docubynd.com 28 Client Ask • Document management platform for Legal and Real estate professionals • Custom taxonomy, multi-content- type aggregation, multi-channel delivery, SAAS based solution Aptara Solution • .Net 4.0, MVC3, Kendo UI, MS SQL 2008, Flip Books, Agile Delivery Client Investment • $150K investment over 12 months with Phase 1 delivered in 2 months Client Success • Scalable multi-tenant SAAS solution with multiple pricing models supporting small clients (single realtor) to large firms (REITs, corporate law firms, compliance/audit units in large corporations) • Ability to import / aggregate / refine / redeliver / track any document type (legal documents, engineering drawings, etc…)
- 29. 29 Case Study 7 – Digital Transformation to enhanced eBooks Client / Partner: World’s Largest Trade book Publisher Challenge: • Drive additional revenue from 15,000 existing titles by turning them into eBooks • Modify digital supply chain to create eBooks from new titles • Quickly produce high quality output that reflects the publisher’s brand prestige Solution: • Aptara selected because of track record for producing high quality eBooks across all devices • Added extra QC steps for data integrity, including building custom validation tools Results: • Production completed under tight deadlines, including 2-week turnaround for new titles • A solid and dynamic eBook production workflow in place to leverage new digital revenues • An established entrée to all eBook devices and platforms “We have to have exciting and engaging content, however and wherever our readers want it. An experienced partner like Aptara, who understands our need to deliver quality, has helped us immensely in transforming our digital supply chain.” -- eBook Production Manager, RH The world’s largest English-language trade book publisher, with over 200,000 titles
- 30. 30 Case Study 8 – End-to-End Publishing ODC Client / Partner: World’s Largest Publisher Challenge: • Consolidate fragmented Composition & Editorial services spend for savings • Build flexible production resource pool for cost-effective scaling • Consolidate fragmented vendor base using strategic partner • Build a scalable outsourcing platform for future business efficiencies Solution: • Dedicated Service Center of ~140 FTEs offshore for Composition services • Leverage onshore Editorial & Design team for higher-value project services • Co-located project management for follow-the-sun execution Results: • ~$5 million in revenue per year for last 2 years of strategic partner agreement • Scale pricing normalized client costs and delivered significant savings • Joint Project Management & Communications Best Practices initiative as value-add by-product End-to-End Solutions Editorial: • Copyediting • Proofreading • Permissions Art & Design: • Internal Design • Storyboarding • Art Program Creating and Rendering Production: • Digital Composition • Proofing • Prepress • Mobile apps Project Management – Putting It All Together: • Editorial • Art & Design • Production • Media Technology
- 32. 32 eLearning Standards and LMS Compliance • Experience developing & packaging courseware in AICC/SCORM for LMS launching and tracking • Have worked with over 40 different LMS Some of the industry common LMS’: – SumTotal – SABA – Knowledge Planet – SkillPort – Pathlore – Verizon NetLearn – Plateau • Partner with our LMS implementation partners in multiple client situations • Moodle LMS customization and implementation
- 33. 33 Staff Augmentation Services • Global virtual or onsite services • High quality learning professionals • Short term or long term assignments • Rapid response time • Strong industry expertise • Automated matching process • Benefits – Outstanding matching process – High quality candidates – Rapid response – job order to fill – Competitive rate structure – Quality of services – Customer satisfaction – Flexible work model • WBT, ILT, Mobile Learning, Social Networking, Facilitation, Simulations, Consulting
- 34. 34 Mobile App Development Getting excellent leverage at various customers due to App development capability Apps development for: – McGraw-Hill – Elsevier – Grupo Santillana – iConstituent – Lexis-Nexis Martindale – Oxford University Press – KPMG – Hilton Current major opportunities – Deloitte, Pearson, National Geographic, Hachette, Time Inc., Wolters-Kluwer, Rizolli, Barrons
- 35. 35 Interactive Apps – iPad
- 36. 36 Clientele BFSI ICT / Hi-tech Automotive / Manufacturing Consumer and Retail Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Publishing z Consulting / Business Services
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