The editorial publication functionality provided within Digital Asset Manager is a key component of the entire Editorial Publishing Solution. Digital Asset Manager provides the interface that is required to configure and administer the workflows that are used with the Editorial Publishing Solution. An editorial workflow is the process by which organizations produce content for publications such as books and magazines.

The publishing process may start with the content contributors (for example, photographers, researchers, authors). The contributed content, once inside the repository, may enter an editorial workflow by being included in an issue of a publication.

The editorial workflow is parallel and iterative, involving a number of key users such as photo editors, layout editors, copy editors, proof readers, art directors, and managing editors. Each role is responsible for working with certain types of content in certain phases of the workflow. Ultimately, the workflow finishes with a finished publication that is ready to be delivered to a printer.

The full Editorial Publishing Solution requires a number of EMC Documentum and third-party products. For example, Documentum Content Services for WoodWing is required, which integrates with WoodWing Smart Connection product.

The Editorial Publishing Solution is explained further in the following topics: