MADCAP FEEDBACK SERVER LETS PROTECH ASSOCIATES RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS IN REAL TIME
MadCap Feedback Server Enriches Flare-Based Documentation with Web 2.0 Collaboration,
Integration with CRM System Creates Common Community for Protech and Its Customers
San Diego, CA, USA – February 25, 2008
— MadCap Software, the leader in
multi-channel content authoring and a Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Visual Studio 2005 and
Microsoft XPS showcase company, today announced that Protech Associates Inc. has adopted
MadCap Feedback Server. Protech is using the Web 2.0 capabilities of the Feedback Server to
track use of its MadCap Flare-based documentation and get live customer feedback in real time.
Additionally, Protech has directly integrated Feedback Server into its own software to bring
customers and Protech developers together in a common community. MadCap Feedback Server
replaces an earlier solution used by Protech, which only provided basic tracking functionality.
Protech is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for
associations. These CRM solutions are tailored to optimize associations’ internal
processes and decision-making, as well as improve sales and member services. With its focus on
helping associations deliver the ultimate customer experience, Protech has placed a priority on
providing superior service and support to its users.
“We have been one of the early adopters of MadCap Flare because its modern XML
architecture allows us to deliver state-of-the-art online documentation to our customers,”
said Chad Ohman, director of corporate strategic technologies for Protech Associates.
“When MadCap introduced its Feedback Server, it was the obvious choice. It is the only
product we’ve seen that combines Web 2.0 community features with usage tracking. That
unique combination has enabled us to improve documentation, enhance our products, and
increase our productivity.”
The Feedback Server allows Protech to get live user feedback on its Flare-based documentation,
whether Web-based or on the desktop. Customers comment blog-style directly in documentation,
as well as rate different topics. Protech also can view and track all customer activity through a
user-friendly interface.
Significantly, Protech has taken advantage of the Feedback Server’s native-XML
architecture to seamlessly integrate it with the company’s CRM environment, providing a
closer connection between Protech and the associations it serves. As a result, the administrator
can read user comments, and more importantly, respond in real time to resolve issues promptly. It
also has allowed users and developers to build an online community together, making it possible to
give visibility to issues that would have been hard to identify in a traditional online survey.
“Staying close to our customers is vital, and the MadCap Feedback Server has allowed us
to do just that,” said Chad. “We now have a powerful tool for listening to their
demands and establishing a one-to-one connection to address them. We have been able to wow
customers with our immediate responses.”
“At the same time, we have been able to take valuable reader comments and make them
available to other customers, as well as our developers,” Chad said. “We now have
a customer and developer community that is creating a superior experience for our current
solutions—and providing valuable insight into future product versions.”
“The future of documentation is to move away from static information delivery to offering
content that is enriched by interactive knowledge sharing,” said Anthony Olivier, CEO of
MadCap Software. “Protech, as an innovator of solutions for optimizing customer
relationships, is leading the way in
using Web 2.0-enabled documentation tools to open new lines of communication with its users. We
are excited to support this initiative through the first-of-their-kind Web 2.0 features of our Feedback
Server and the easy integration made possible by our native XML documentation software.”
About Protech Associates
For more than two decades, Protech Associates, Inc. has been a leader in developing and
implementing superior member relationship software exclusively for the association industry. A
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Protech dedicates its efforts to creating powerful solutions that
help associations streamline internal processes, empower employees, improve sales and member
service, and facilitate rapid, informed decision-making by automating their most important
processes. Protech understands the association industry, their needs, and the unique challenges
they face. The company is committed to helping today's member-based organizations not only
meet, but surpass their goals. For additional information, contact Protech at
inquiry@ptassoc.com or 800-310-8813.
About MadCap Software
MadCap Software, headquartered in San Diego, is just a new name for a group of familiar faces
that have been leading the technical writing and documentation community for over a decade. With
its flagship product, MadCap Flare, MadCap Software is leading the documentation industry into
the future. Through its strategic partner Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), MadCap is delivering
solutions optimized for Microsoft Vista, Visual Studio, and the .NET environment. MadCap is home
to some of the most experienced software architects and product experts in the industry, including
many former core members of eHelp® Corporation, creators of RoboHelp®. Learn more
about MadCap Software and its Help authoring suite at
www.madcapsoftware.com.