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Managing Risk in Legal Documentation

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Proactively addressing compliance, accuracy, and security risks in legal documentation is essential to protect from costly errors.

Ensuring Accuracy in Legal Documentation

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Efficient document comparison and merging can drastically improve accuracy, collaboration, and compliance for legal teams.

Introducing HTML Compare

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HTML Compare is your go-to for tracking, comparing, and managing HTML content changes with ease, offering clear visual highlights and customisable settings.

Introducing Subtree Processing Mode for Greater Flexibility

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A new feature that lets you control how content is compared by processing sections as either text or data.

Beyond Step-Through XSLT Debugging

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Print-debugging in XSLT provides a broader view of code behaviour by capturing variable values at multiple points.

DeltaXML’s Smart Comparison Report

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With clear insights and detailed analysis, DeltaXML's new Comparison Report makes fine-tuning configuration easier than ever.

Solving Common Challenges with Inaccurate Document Management

Discover practical strategies to overcome common challenges in regulated industries.

How to avoid non-compliance when updating technical documents in regulated industries

Navigate the challenges of updating technical documents in regulated industries.

Built-in XML Comparison vs Document Management Systems (DMS)

Compare using specialised XML comparison software versus a DMS in regulated industries.

DeltaXML Transitions to Employee Ownership

DeltaXML proudly announces its transition to employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust.

How Move Detection Improves Document Management

Learn how move detection technology improves document management by accurately tracking relocated content.

Streamlining Data Syndication in PIM Systems through JSON Comparison

Utilise JSON comparison to reduce errors, labour costs, and system downtime.

Move detection when comparing XML files

DeltaXML introduces an enhanced move detection feature that provides a clearer insight of how your content has changed.

Configuring XML Compare for Efficient XML Comparison

Define pipelines and fine-tune the comparison process with various configuration options for output format, parser features, and more.

A Beginner’s Guide to Comparing XML Files

With XML Compare, you receive more than just a basic comparison tool. Get started with the most intelligent XML Comparison software.

Introducing Character By Character Comparison

Find even the smallest differences in your documents with speed and precision with character by character comparison.

Tackling Tracked Changes & Overcoming Hurdles in Managing Large Document Revisions

Managing large document revisions is challenging with tracked changes.

Effortlessly Manage Known Differences During Conversion Checks

Focus on unknown differences with DeltaXML's new ignore change feature for ConversionQA.

Introducing HTML Compare

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HTML Compare is your go-to for tracking, comparing, and managing HTML content changes with ease, offering clear visual highlights and customisable settings.

DeltaXML Transitions to Employee Ownership

DeltaXML proudly announces its transition to employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust.

Cyber Resilience for SMEs: A Chat with DeltaXML’s Systems Administrator

Peter Anderson, IT System Administrator, relays the importance of cyber resilience for SMEs.

Speaking to the Women at DeltaXML for Women’s International Day 2023

On Women's International Day 2023, we highlight the contributions by our staff.

National Inventors Day – An interview with the DeltaXML CEO

Robin La Fontaine, CEO of DeltaXML, discusses the company's origins and challenges within XML comparison.

Protecting Your Data by Becoming ISO Certified

We've obtained ISO certifications including ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001, ultimately benefiting both DeltaXML and our customers.

The impact of change – shading the world green with Temwa

DeltaXML partners with Temwa to offset its carbon footprint, contributing to reforestation efforts in Malawi.

tcworld Tekom is returning to Stuttgart, Germany

After two years of virtual conferences, tcworld Tekom is returning to Stuttgart, Germany, from November 8th to 10th for an in-person event.

Introducing Historic Licenses to MyDelta

New release for MyDelta introduces historic licenses for visibility into past license agreements and activation history.

Apache Log4j vulnerability: DeltaXML products are unaffected

DeltaXML announces products are unaffected by the Apache Log4j vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228).

How we’re helping balance our carbon emission

We're addressing our carbon emissions by first reducing energy usage like installing more efficient heating and cooling systems.

Meet us (virtually) at Tekom 2021

DeltaXML will be virtually exhibiting and presenting at Tekom 2021, attendees can visit their virtual stand to learn about their XML tools.

Over 90% faster data comparison with XML Data Compare

DeltaXML's XML Data Compare offers significant speed improvements of over 90% compared to XML Compare.

Introducing the New License Management GUI & CLI

DeltaXML introduces a new License Management GUI, offering customers a better experience through the MyDelta portal.

A deep-dive into managing your SaaS data

As we introduce SaaS products for JSON and XML, we detail the management and security of user data.

Securely handling your data in SaaS

DeltaXML protects user data by ensuring encrypted transfers, customers' data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Making Licence Management More Simple

DeltaXML is simplifying license management for existing customers by introducing a new user interface.

Our Stance on Java

Our stance on Java involves continued support for Java-based products, with plans to widen testing for non-Oracle distributions and consideration for Adopt OpenJDK releases.

Streamlining Data Syndication in PIM Systems through JSON Comparison

Utilise JSON comparison to reduce errors, labour costs, and system downtime.

Everything Great About DeltaJSON

Accessible through an intuitive online GUI or REST API, DeltaJSON is the complete package for managing changing JSON data. Learn everything about makes DeltaJSON great.

Best Practices for Managing XML Configurations in System Administration

Effective management of XML configurations is crucial for system administrators.
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Built-in Speed and Precision: Make your PIM System Quicker and Smarter

XML Data Compare offers built-in speed and precision to enhance PIM Systems.

How do I compare data in XML with data in JSON or CSV?

To compare data in XML with data in JSON or CSV, it's necessary to convert CSV data into JSON or XML.

Where change matters, XML Data Compare finds it faster

XML Data Compare offers rapid and context-aware comparisons for XML data, addressing the need for efficient analysis of change.

Automatic Merge Conflict Resolving for git

This post outlines a method that addresses challenges for automatically resolving merge conflicts in git.

How do I use XML or JSON for information that can be in any order?

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We discuss the handling of order in XML and JSON, and the challenge found in schemas.

When to use XML Data Compare

XML Data Compare is designed for simpler and more powerful comparison of XML data, offering improved handling of attributes and orderless data.

Are You a DeltaJSON Pro User?

The Professional Plan of DeltaJSON offers access to all features in the SaaS suite, including operations like Graft and Patch and access to the REST API.

Start with the DeltaJSON Starter Plan and Develop Further

DeltaJSON offers tiered subscriptions tailored to different needs, starting with the free Starter Plan.

JSON Merge Strategies: 2-way, 3-way Merges and Graft

JSON merge strategies involve two main scenarios: simple JSON data merge and merging changes between JSON files.

How to represent changes in JSON

The representation of changes in JSON can be achieved through a delta format, which includes the original and new values for describing found diffs.

How to compare JSON values, objects and arrays

Comparing JSON files involves normalising numbers and strings, handling object properties with unique keys, and more.

JSON array diff handling – heuristic matching

A new algorithm for JSON array diff handling has been developed, allowing for improved alignment of similar items between arrays.

Git merge – where do we fit in?

This post explores integrating XML and JSON aware merge tools into Git's merge process as merge drivers rather than providing separate merge tools.

An XSLT linear feedback shift register

DeltaXML introduces an XSLT-based Linear Feedback Shift Register (LFSR) for pseudo-random bit sequence generation.

Managing Risk in Legal Documentation

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Proactively addressing compliance, accuracy, and security risks in legal documentation is essential to protect from costly errors.

Ensuring Accuracy in Legal Documentation

/
Efficient document comparison and merging can drastically improve accuracy, collaboration, and compliance for legal teams.

Solving Common Challenges with Inaccurate Document Management

Discover practical strategies to overcome common challenges in regulated industries.

How to avoid non-compliance when updating technical documents in regulated industries

Navigate the challenges of updating technical documents in regulated industries.

Built-in XML Comparison vs Document Management Systems (DMS)

Compare using specialised XML comparison software versus a DMS in regulated industries.

How Move Detection Improves Document Management

Learn how move detection technology improves document management by accurately tracking relocated content.

Tackling Tracked Changes & Overcoming Hurdles in Managing Large Document Revisions

Managing large document revisions is challenging with tracked changes.

Mastering Complex Table Comparisons Within Your Technical Documentation

Our software excels at presenting changes in complex tables and technical content.

Enhanced Redline Output with Self-Hosted DITA Comparison via Integrated REST API

DITA Compare's powerful redline output and REST API integration is trusted globally.

Navigating XML Change in Aviation

Discover how the aviation industry can effectively manage XML changes to ensure compliance and safety while enhancing operational excellence.

S1000D and Beyond: Navigating the Skies of Aviation Data with XML

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This blog explores the significance of XML in aviation data management, highlighting standards like S1000D.

File Formats and ConversionQA Functionality

ConversionQA is a tool by DeltaXML ensuring the success of content conversion projects by comparing content from any two XML formats.

It takes more than a good eye to spot differences in XML documents

DeltaXML has enhanced its XML Compare product with SVG comparison, detecting changes in complex images.

Spot the Difference Is No Game

Spotting differences is more challenging than it seems, as demonstrated by our spot-the-difference competition run during our time at Lavacon 2018.

The oXygen Comparison Adaptor – One of DeltaXML’s Best Kept Secrets

Discover the oXygen Comparison Adaptor, a hidden gem from DeltaXML.
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Launch of XMLFlow – softening the scream?

Introducing XMLFlow, a web app designed to streamline the document review and maintenance process for writers using DITA.

Three into Two: Three way merge with a two way result

A three-to-two processing system for DeltaXML Merge products, addressing users familiar with software version control systems.

Introducing Subtree Processing Mode for Greater Flexibility

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A new feature that lets you control how content is compared by processing sections as either text or data.

DeltaXML’s Smart Comparison Report

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With clear insights and detailed analysis, DeltaXML's new Comparison Report makes fine-tuning configuration easier than ever.

Move detection when comparing XML files

DeltaXML introduces an enhanced move detection feature that provides a clearer insight of how your content has changed.

Introducing Character By Character Comparison

Find even the smallest differences in your documents with speed and precision with character by character comparison.

Effortlessly Manage Known Differences During Conversion Checks

Focus on unknown differences with DeltaXML's new ignore change feature for ConversionQA.

Simplifying Your JSON Management Experience with DeltaJSON

DeltaJSON simplifies JSON data management with the introduction of an NPM package.

Introducing ConversionQA

ConversionQA is introduced as a solution to comparing content across different XML formats, addressing scenarios like content conversion and restructuring documents.

Mastering Table Comparison & Merging: What’s New in XML Merge 11.0.0

XML Merge (11.0.0) and DITA Merge (7.0.0) introduce an enhanced table comparison.

Customer Voices, Product Success: Utilising Feedback for an Impactful Roadmap

DeltaXML harnesses customer feedback to enhance their XML and JSON comparison tools.

A New and Improved SVG Markup for DITA and DocBook Comparison

XML Compare 13 introduces further SVG comparison features, utilising XSLT to visually represent changes in SVG.

DocBook Compare, but not as you know it!

DeltaXML has released DocBook Compare 9.0, featuring a new REST API to meet customer demands for easier integration.

Plug in to Content Compare

The latest version of Content Compare offers support for editors like Framemaker and Arbortext and introduces improved handling of metadata within documents.

XML Compare 14.0 makes HTML table comparison effortless

DeltaXML has released XML Compare Version 14, featuring significant improvements in HTML table diffs.

Time for REST (API) with DITA Compare

DITA Compare, a long-standing solution for managing DITA documents, is introducing a new REST API in its latest version, 11.0.

XML Compare V13 brings improved SVG functionality

XML Compare V13 introduces enhanced SVG functionality, marking a departure from treating SVG images as regular XML.

The new member of your publishing team: Content Compare XSL-FO

Content Compare XSL-FO offers a sophisticated solution for comparing XSL-FO.

Introducing Content Compare JATS, BITS and NISO-STS

Content Compare JATS, BITS, and NISO-STS offers a straightforward solution for comparing files by focusing solely on content changes.

Configuring XML Compare for Efficient XML Comparison

Define pipelines and fine-tune the comparison process with various configuration options for output format, parser features, and more.

A Beginner’s Guide to Comparing XML Files

With XML Compare, you receive more than just a basic comparison tool. Get started with the most intelligent XML Comparison software.

Navigating XML Change in Aviation

Discover how the aviation industry can effectively manage XML changes to ensure compliance and safety while enhancing operational excellence.

All our software pre-installed ready to go on AWS Server Image (AMI)

DeltaXML offers pre-installed software on Amazon Machine Images (AMI).

Trialling DeltaXML Products With Your Free Evaluation

DeltaXML offers fully-featured trial versions of their products, allowing users to explore all functionalities within a limited timeframe.

Editing advanced XML document comparison pipeline configurations

DeltaXML's VS Code extension facilitates editing advanced XML comparison pipeline configs.

Matching Records that are in No Particular Order

XML Data Compare allows for efficient comparison of unordered data, like entries in an electronic address book.

Comparing Config Files with XML Data Compare

Config files for telephones can be effectively compared using XML Data Compare by adjusting the DeltaXML configuration file.

Using Numeric Tolerances with XML Data Compare

Numeric tolerances can be applied in XML Data Compare to focus on significant changes in engineering, scientific, or financial data.

First Steps with XML Data Compare

XML Data Compare offers easy configuration adjustments via a config file without the need for XSLT filters, allowing users to tweak settings where needed.

A Beginners’ Guide to XML Compare, how to get started

Get started with XML Compare using DeltaXML's GUI, oXygen plugin, or command line options, allowing for easy comparisons of XML files.

The Location of DXP and DCP Files on a Computer

DXP and DCP files on a computer are prioritised based on specific directories, with validation performed depending on files.

Diving Into DCP Files for XML Compare

Dive into DCP files for XML Compare to uncover default settings and customisation options, including word-by-word differences resolution.

DXP In Depth – Pointers into the Documentation

Delve into DXP with our comprehensive resource, offering insights, examples, and expert tips on XML Compare's documentation.

Pipelines and the Differences Between DXP and DCP

Explore how pipelines in XML file processing guides files through filters and processes to produce an output.

Ignoring Whitespace When Comparing XQuery

DeltaXML explore the ability to ignore whitespace changes in XQuery code comparison using XML Core with an XSLT filter.

Adding Structure to an XQuery Comparison

Enhance XQuery code comparison with new XSLT templates, orderless elements and structuring code for better comparisons.

Comparing HTML Web Content with DeltaXML

HTML5 Compare, a HTML comparison tool, provides a simple interface to compare HTML docs, highlighting deletions and additions.

Beyond Step-Through XSLT Debugging

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Print-debugging in XSLT provides a broader view of code behaviour by capturing variable values at multiple points.

Making Tax Digital: Embracing XML Technology for HMRC Compliance

The Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative by HMRC aims to digitise the UK tax system, but what does that mean for UK businesses?

The Crucial Role of XML and JSON in Modern Air Traffic Control Operations

XML and JSON play a crucial role in modern air traffic control, facilitating efficient systems.

Unleashing Wireless Potential with XML and JSON Markup

Loomis' experiments in the 19th century paved the way for modern wireless communication, now facilitated by XML and JSON.

What’s the Relationship Between XML, JSON, HTML and the Internet?

Explore the relationship between HTML, XML, and JSON. Learn their roles in web development and data interchange.

XML Solutions: The MathML Software You Don’t Want to Miss

DeltaXML highlights Wiris, a company specialising in software solutions for mathematics, particularly MathML.

The Basics of MathML

We delve into the history and core components of MathML, a markup language designed for representing mathematical notations within XML. Infographic included.

Top 10 gifts for the techies in your life

Here are ten gift ideas for tech enthusiasts including circuit board socks, Botley the Coding Robot and a floppy disk coaster set.

TTML – The XML Standard Adopted by Top Media Brands

Learn why TTML, an XML-based standard for timed text in online media, is widely adopted in the television industry.

Save Yourself the Effort of a PhD!

Discover the intricacies of XML comparison and the importance of tool configurability through DeltaXML's XML Compare. Delve into a student's evaluation, uncovering initial discrepancies.

Government Data, Where Change Matters

The pandemic highlights the importance of making government data accessible, sparking interest in netizen projects and websites.

The 12 Days of Comparisons

On the 12 days of comparisons, DeltaXML provides a guide to speeding up the process of identifying crucial changes between XML and JSON files, offering a range of tools.

XML and JSON: horses for courses or a one-horse race?

The choice between XML and JSON depends on the needs of a project, XML offers structured semantics while JSON provides ease of use.

Thoughts on XML Summer School 2018

CEO Robin La Fontaine reflects on his experience at XML Summer School 2018, such as the intricacies of XML-to-JSON conversion.

How Human Errors Are Costing Companies Big

In a world driven by technology, the smallest human error can cost companies millions, even the biggest companies like that of AWS.

XML: The What, Why, Where and Hows Explained by a Newbie

From its components to rules and content models, this newbie-friendly guide demystifies XML.

XML In Smart Cities? Really? How?

Bluestream Database Software Corp and DeltaXML join forces to elevate release management in the technical documentation space.