10 reasons customers love the Xignal S1000D Suite

In Integrated Product Support (IPS) world, the Xignal S1000D Suite has set a new standard with its cloud native and user-centric approach.

It’s not just a software product, it’s a powerful solution that’s transforming the way that technical publication teams operate.

But, we would say that, wouldn’t we!

So to verify our claims, here are 10 things our customers have told us that they love about the Xignal S1000D Suite.

1. It’s so easy to use

Xignal S1000D was designed by S1000D users, for S1000D users.

Every feature has been thoughtfully crafted with authors and tech pub managers in mind, making the platform intuitive and seamless at every step.

2. The WYSIWYG authoring tool is great

Our purpose-built editor offers a Word-like interface that allows authors to see the final PDF output as they type.

For advanced users, XML tags can be toggled on for detailed markup visibility, and live BREX checking ensures compliance with standards—no need to second-guess your work.

3. Illustrators love it

Illustrators are often overlooked in S1000D solutions, but not with Xignal.

Authors can add graphic markups directly to ICNs and collaborate with illustrators via built-in dialogues, simplifying the illustration process and ensuring precise communication.

4. The Dashboard makes project management easy

Our dashboard gives users a holistic view of their projects, users, and progress.

Tailor the widgets to your preferences and easily track performance, ensuring effective reporting and management at a glance.

5. It’s great to be able to collaborate with remote teams

Collaborating has never been easier.

Whether you’re working with internal teams or external partners, Xignal provides granular access control, allowing you to share only what’s necessary for each stakeholder, supplier or customer.

6. The lifecycle impact report is a game changer

With Xignal’s lifecycle impact report, you’ll know immediately when an issued publication is out of date.

Seamlessly pull in up-issued DMs, update your publication, and re-publish with just one click.

7. Dynamic labelling is a great addition

Customer feedback led us to develop a customisable labeling system.

Tag DMs, PMs, or ICNs with project-specific labels such as ‘Awaiting Graphics’ or ‘No Source Data,’ allowing for efficient filtering, reporting, and workflow management.

8. Xignal View is the perfect solution for electronic customer delivery

Xignal View Lite is an HTML5-based light-weight IETP solution for end-user-friendly, license-free IETP distribution.

Publishing a web-based technical package has never been easier—one click, and you’re delivery-ready. For those needing the full functionality of a Class 5 IETP we also offer Xignal View Pro which is also fully integrated with Xignal. No exports required!

9. You can map Xignal to complex workflows

Workflows should fit your organization—not the other way around.

Xignal lets you configure your approval processes with as many or as few steps as needed, offering ultimate flexibility.

10. It can be deployed pretty much anywhere at any scale

Whether you prefer the cloud or an on-premise solution, Xignal has you covered.

As a native MS Azure SaaS application, Xignal gives you all the benefits of cloud, along with hybrid options. We also support on-premise deployments for those requiring fully air-gapped or high-security environments.

So whether you are a solo author in your organisation looking for a low cost cloud solution or you are responsible for digital transformation in a global manufacturer with 1000’s of distributed users, Xignal can be scaled and tailored to fit your needs.

In summary

Xignal S1000D Suite brings simplicity, scaleability and flexibility to S1000D.

What’s more, it has been built with integration in mind, offering hundreds of open APIs that connect to your company’s existing systems. Whether for PLM, CMS, or custom workflows, Xignal fits into your ecosystem, not the other way around.

Ready to revolutionise your technical publications process with the power of Xignal?

Contact us today for a personalised demo