Wiki-Intro

From Twoonix Software GmbH (en)

What is a Wiki?

• A wiki, rarely also called WikiWiki or WikiWeb is a Hypertext-system for web sites, their content by users not only read but can be modified directly in the browser. This property is provided with a simplified Content-Management-System, called wiki software and wiki engine.

• A Audio Visual introduction around Wiki (Thanks on FH Vorarlberg):
  •  What is a Wiki 1 - german
  •  What is a Wiki 2 - german

• A Wiki consists has three parts:
  • the articles page, be changed by anyone
  • an area in which the previous versions are stored (-> Versioning)
  • a discussion page where the content of the article page can be discussed

• Advanced Features
  • It is possible to assign different rights and pseudonyms, real names or even all of your work without registration.
  • This rights must be communicated transparant in the respective company.

Target group for using Wiki

• Individuals / Groups
  • Private
  • Students
  • Authors, creative professionals
• Facilities
  • Schools, universities
• Company
  • Agencies
  • small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Departments of large corporations

Applications / What can a TWX-Wiki?

1. Communications
   • Mail replace / reduce
   • Meetings reduce
   • provide consistent information (redundancy-free knowledge repository)
   • Versioning of all content
     
     
2. Data storage
   • Asset Management
   • Contact Management
   • Date Management
   • Data flow diagrams
   • Time recording
     
     
3. Project Management
   • Reporting
   • Project Schedule
   • Controlling measures
     
     
4. Interface
   • SAP integration
     1. User Management (2 ways)
     2. Distribution lists, material lists, personnel lists, ... versioning, export, comment
     3. Customizing Controller (perform projects)
   • PDF export
   • LaTeX integration
   • Data input / output (for example, mail)
     
     
5. Quality Assurance / Management
   • Fault Management
   • Settlement of warranty