Content Management and XML
ABSTRACT
The difference between content management systems and document management systems (which most content management systems are) lies in the appropriate use of XML related standards. We present how applying standards will enhance the value of your content.
Content Management is a field of expertise that grew to maturity many years ago. Currently available content management systems usually only manage documents and their workflow. They should therefore be categorised as document management systems, which lack the content manipulation possibilities offered by true content management systems.
With the help of XML true content management solutions can be developed. This will allow for content manipulation at content level (opposed to document level), which enables a more advanced approach to personalisation, and will also enhance the user experience. Generally speaking, the overall value of content will be much higher because of the far more effective use of it.
The entire family of XML related standards offers sufficient support to create such a true content management system. The XML content management framework demonstrates which standards should be applied where, and will also prove to be valuable when selecting from existing tools.