Digital technology and mobility have seen a drastic advancement in the past few years. Thanks to this advancement, the way people perceive books today has changed. The preference has shifted from simple to highly interactive content. First paper books, then came e-books – offering a non-linear reading experience, and now you have interactive e-books, through a children book publisher which are even better! An interactive e-book is more than just text and images on a screen. You have a rich reading experience with audio narration, videos, animated imagery, ambient music, and interactive touch-b ..read more

Web Publishers wish to maximize their revenue by selling their ad inventory in a way that ensures they get the best price. One way to achieve this is by using programmatic advertising. Ad Tech. short for advertising technology is a part of publisher revenue strategy that works discreetly in the background. For example, when you visit a website or app, the web page loads. Next, Ad Tag (a snippet of HTML code in the webpage) triggers a call to the website publisher’s ad server with ad request. The publisher’s ad server analyzes user’s (your) data and makes a request to either an ad exchange or a ..read more

The publishing industry has been witness to several technological advancements which has taken the way we look at the content around us to a completely different level. Industry-leading tools used in layout, illustration, and editorial design are the star players for continuous innovation. For example, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop are the most touted tools of Adobe Suite that lend themselves to revolutionize the way design is published. These tools help content publishers to unlock the benefits of digital art for print and web media. An overview of the significant types of artwork crea ..read more

Is interactive learning fun? Most students would agree. It is also incredible. When we look at technology’s handiwork in combining innovation with learning principles to create irresistible eLearning products, doesn’t it simply take our breath away? E-learning with interactive content thrives in a realm of infinite scope and variety. From do-it-yourself videos to interactive maps and flashcards, everything has a role to play in equipping learners with the 21st-century skills (Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication) in a world where the only thing constant is change and ..read more

When examining publishing requirements in the year 2020, here are some of the most significant trends we’ve noticed! Publishers are seeking ways to increase efficiencies by decreasing the amount of manual work, the number of handoffs, and other dependencies involved within their current publishing workflows. One of their top priorities is about improving their global content offering by updating backlists to the latest formats with the flexibility of distribution channels, so people can find and utilize their content in maximum ways. Another key point in their agenda is using an automated tool ..read more

The field of Scientific, Technical, and Medical (STM) publishing serves a wide array of academic communities and contributes to its progress. It is also rapidly evolving to keep pace with the impact of mobile technology, the rise of open access publishing, and the shifting demand to “online-only” content. Publishers need a true partner whose services will not only evolve and change to keep with these demands but also focus on speed, ease of use, convenience, and cost. Decades of experience as a leading service provider and a proven track record of digital skills and experti ..read more

Staying Safe and Educating Safely amidst global health challenges In light of the recent events associated with coronavirus (COVID-19), our primary focus needs to be on safety and wellbeing. We need to adapt our routine to include hygiene practices and social distancing measures, be extra vigilant by sticking to mandatory travel bans, and also stay informed about COVID-19 through reputable sources and advisories. With growing uncertainty when the situation will return to normal, protection of educational environment for young learners is of equal significance. We find many educational syste ..read more

Continue reaching your online audiences- in the COVID-19 situation! Amidst the recent events associated with coronavirus (COVID-19), many education providers (K-12 schools and universities) are grappling with the big shift towards online classes: With mandatory travel ban and work from home plans, remote learning has become the norm and rapid digitization of learning content is the need of the hour. We at diacriTech, have been keeping tabs on the rapidly evolving situation around COVID-19 both locally and globally and share the concerns of our publishing partners. In an effort to minim ..read more

What inspires a student to learn a subject and study it? There has to be a better way than the text-focused, traditional, and tedious approach. Well, there is. With smartphones and the internet becoming accessible to almost everyone, augmented and virtual reality have been earmarked as powerful learning hooks to capture learners’ engagement. Get more out of learning with Augmented and Virtual Reality apps! How often have we heard Albert Einstein’s quote ‘Learning is an experience? Everything else is just information’. True to this fact, AR/VR based applications are primed to change the ..read more

Every year brings with it a host of new trends within the realm of Web Development. Staying on top of these emerging trends and giving them priority during web development can go a long way towards delivering great results for web publishers. Here we have highlighted some key trends. Progressive Web Apps (PWA’s) Microsoft defines Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) as simply web apps that are progressively enhanced with native app-like features on supporting platforms and browser engines. Building a website that provides app-like experiences has gotten very advantageous with PWA’s. To begin with ..read more