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Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems

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The document discusses how to effectively navigate and assess XML authoring tools and content management systems (CMS) through structured vendor evaluations and custom scenarios. Key insights include the importance of understanding vendor terminology, seeking diverse references, and focusing on specific content needs when designing demos. The author provides recommendations for conducting successful evaluations and highlights critical features to consider in CMS solutions.

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Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems
Navigating the Vendor Maze: Understanding XML Authoring Tools and Content Management Systems

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