OVIDIUS GmbHYour partner for SGML/ XML-based processes and solutions

Ovidius is based in Berlin, Germany, and specialises in XML and SGML software solutions for creating, managing, and publishing of technical and scientific information. We help companies in the following industries with their complex documentation requirements: automotive, mechanical engineering, software “manufacturers”, aviation and defence, medical engineering and IT companies.

Ovidius also has a reputation as an expert for complex transformation and conversion solutions. MetaMorphosis, our transformation software, is used in over 20 countries.

What we do

We develop scalable modular and customised sys-tems that guarantee a high return on investment and protect your investment in software and informa-tion.

Ovidius is you partner for all questions concerning technical documentation with XML.

• Planning: Where are you? Where do you want to be tomorrow - next year - in five years? What are your biggest concerns right now? We are here to answer your questions - and we help you to find a solution which fits your requirements.

• The right equipment for your tour: We know the tools, their strengths and weaknesses.

• Out-of-the-box or built to order? Our projects and solutions meet precisely your requirements.

• Know-how for vertical solutions e.g for mechanical engineer-ing, aviation and defence (ATA iSpec 2200, ASD/AIA S1000D) and software documentation (DITA).

• Language courses and trainings: SGML, XML, XSL-FO, XSLT, XML tools - we provide the know-how which helps you to solve your tasks.

Requirement analysis and system design

SGML/XML projects have a substantial impact on infrastructure and workflow within the department or company. We have built our expertise over many years and guided many companies suc-cesfully through this complex process. A successful solution is built on both superior technology and a high level of acceptance and identification of the users with the goals of the system.Our aim is to develop competent and powerful XML-based solu-tions for your authoring and publishing requirements.

TCToolbox...

is a powerful SGML/XML Content Management System (CMS) for Technical Documentation..

XWord...

enables you to develop powerful applications for formatting SGML or XML documents with Word.

MetaMorphosis...

is one of the leading XML Content Processing Engines available on the market.

MyCSDB-Toolbox...

supports your S1000D-based documentation processes.

TreeVision...

helps you analyse and visualise SGML and XML DTDs.

Our customers & markets

Ovidius targets a wide range of vertical markets and offers its cus-tomers expertise and long-term co-operation.

Mechanical engineeringWe develop solutions for creating, managing and publishing indi-vidualised documentation. Assembly and publication of informa-tion modules is driven by ERP or PPS systems. We also help you streamline your translation processes - even for Eastern European and Asian languages.

Aviation and defenceWe help you step by step during the introduction of ATA or S1000D-based documentation processes. We develop document manage-ment and typeset solutions for FCOM, AOM and AFM, Envelope Manuals, Fleet Manuals and Serial Number Manuals.

Automotive industryOvidius is the right partner, if you plan systems for production and publication of workshop literature and operating instructions. In addition we provide administrative and publishing solutions in the surrounding field of MSR, ASAM or AUTOSAR.

Software and hardware documentationFrom the out-of-the-box product TCToolbox up to the completely individual solution, we offer you a broad span of CMS/DMS solu-tions. We develop automated print solutions and context sensitive help formats, e.g. HTML Help and Java Help.

With our CJK-solutions you can also publish your Chinese, Japa-nese and Korean manuals efficiently and correctly.

Specialised publishing houseOvidius offers migration consultation, solutions for authors and editorial departments on basis of MS Word, XML migration and XML repositories for specialised publishing houses.

Customers

Among our customers are:

• AVM Computer Systems• Beumer• Biotronik• CSR plc• Eurocopter Germany• Eppendorf• Fiducia IT• Germania Airways• Schneider Electric• Robert Bosch• W2E Wind to Energy

Ovidius BerlinAlte Jakobstr. 79-80

10179 BerlinGermany

ContactPhone: +49 (30) 4081895-0

Fax: +49 (30) 4081895-99Web: www.ovidius.com

Consulting & service

• Information analysis and DTD design During the design of SGML/XML applications focus on your information structures and workflows and your strategic

and commercial goals.

• Application development and systems integration All our systems are based on current standards (for example SGML, XML, XSLT), modern programming techniques

(C++, COM/Visual Basic, .NET, Java) and state of the art tools (XMetaL, FrameMaker, Arbortext Epic, AntennaHouse XSL Formatter, Datazone Miramo, UpCast, across, Oracle, SQL- Server etc.).

• SGML/XML conversion Legacy documentation is often a very important and valuable asset. We develop customised conversion solutions

that transform old documents into structured data.

• Training and support We do not only develop systems but also help to implement them into your specific environment. This also includes

training courses for your staff and the administration of your system throughout its entire life cycle.