As we kick off the new year, we’re thrilled to bring you the Fonto 8.11 release. This update sets the stage for an exciting year ahead, packed with new features, foundational improvements, and a strong commitment to accessibility, AI integration, and multi-lingual support. Whether you’re a long-time user or new to Fonto, we’re confident these ..read more

Last summer, Sven Roosen delivered a phenomenal performance, securing fourth place in the Olympic decathlon in Paris. With a remarkable national record and a wealth of experiences gained, Sven now faces new challenges. We spoke with Sven about the struggles of dealing with injuries, their impact on his career, and how he manages to stay ..read more

Yesterday, at the Frankfurter Buchmesse, I had the pleasure of delivering a presentation titled “Revolutionizing Publishing with AI and Structured Content: Unlocking the Power of XML.” During this talk, I explored how structured content serves as the essential foundation for feeding AI models, and why the old adage “garbage in, garbage out” is particularly true ..read more

The evolving landscape of global pharmaceuticals presents a significant challenge: how to accelerate the time-to-market while maintaining regulatory compliance and content consistency across regions. Adopting structured content solutions offer a transformative approach, enabling companies to manage information more effectively and facilitate faster submissions to regulatory agencies such as the EMA and FDA. At BioTechX in ..read more

As we bid farewell to summer, we’re thrilled to announce the release of Fonto 8.10. This latest version brings a host of improvements and new features designed to enhance your productivity. From a revamped Find and Replace functionality to experimental accessibility enhancements, Fonto 8.10 is all about elevating your editing experience.  Find and Replace  We’ve ..read more

Join us as we dive into an exclusive interview with the talented decathlete, Sven Roosen. After his impressive qualification for the Olympics, Sven shares his journey, preparation, and aspirations for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Athletics enthusiasts, this is a story of determination, strategy, and the pursuit of excellence in the decathlon. The journey to Paris Following his magnificent qualification for the Olympic Games, we had a brief conversation with Sven Roosen. We reflected on his performance in Götzis, the attention it garnered, and also looked ahead to his preparations for the Olymp ..read more

Fonto, the leading provider of structured content authoring solutions, announces changes in its leadership. Founders Jan Benedictus and Taeke Kuyvenhoven are stepping down from their roles, paving the way for an exciting new chapter under new leadership. Jan and Taeke are convinced that the team they’ve been working with for more than 15 years, is ready to step into their role. New leadership team Effective immediately, Bert Willems has been appointed as the new Director of Fonto. Bert brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the technology and industry, ensuring a seamless tr ..read more

This release is a modest one. With one sprint less than usual and many large projects on our plate, we have primarily spent our efforts doing preparatory work and making smaller improvements and bug fixes. But don’t fret, some serious new features and improvements are coming up! Fonto Editor We spent a good amount of time rewriting Find & Replace, which will be paired with significant performance improvements. The overhaul is not quite ready yet, but we will continue the efforts in 8.10, so you should be able to benefit from these improvements soon! Fonto Review & Fonto Document Histor ..read more

In this weekly series, Martin describes a question that was raised by a Fonto developer, how it was resolved and why Fonto behaved like that in the first place. After a hiatus of writing, this is my last post. I decided to move on from Fonto, and I’d like to write down my final tips on how to configure Fonto best! Reload / retry performance for developers: just run it local! The number one frustration I have seen with a number of partners is the full integration of Fonto in their CMS. Every code change on the Fonto side requires the editor to be rebuilt (fdt editor build), deployed into the CM ..read more

As the proud partner of the promising decathlete Sven Roosen, we at Fonto are excited to share a glimpse into his preparations for the Olympic season. Currently stationed in Stellenbosch, South Africa, Sven is rigorously training for the upcoming competition in Götzis, now just one and a half months away. “Training in Africa is going well,” Sven shares. “I’m fine-tuning the details. I’ve participated in a few indoor events, making significant progress in sprints and shot put. The technical events are starting to click, and I’m growing stronger.” Upcoming events and competitions Sven is eagerly ..read more