SpireESM is a Web-based application framework that allows companies to easily create, manage and maintain multiple Web properties from a single platform. With SpireESM, all of a company's content and digital assets are stored online and, without the need for advanced programming, are utilized on Web sites, portals, intranets, extranets, e-commerce engines, e-mail/online marketing tools or virtually any other type of Web system. The framework allows for cost-efficient customization and can support unlimited GUI design and navigational treatments.

Platform Details

SpireESM simplifies the process of using the Web to meet business goals. No longer will the delivery of Web initiatives be dependent upon the limited resources of an internal technology department or an overextended vendor. Now, non-technical employees can easily implement projects independently, which saves money and increases productivity.

User experience is at the forefront of SpireESM, both internally and externally. Internally, its user interface is designed to be intuitive, making the most of AJAX-based drag and drop and search-behind functionality as well as an intuitive Rich-Text-Editor-based Web editing interface. Externally, information architecture and human factors best practices are utilized in all templates and components to ensure that users gain the most from all of a company's Web properties. Additionally, SpireESM can be localized to support multiple languages.

SpireMedia's team will also develop custom components to further address a company's individual business needs. Every company's needs are different. Prior to any implementation of SpireESM, one of SpireMedia's business analysts will consult with the company to determine what type of customization is necessary.

SpireESM doesn't just manage content, it manages Web sites and initiatives. Still, it's more cost-effective than most major content management systems. Delivered via an installed codebase (either open or compiled) or a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, SpireESM is an affordable solution to a previously costly dilemma.

Improve Productivity
Empower Employees
Manage and Deploy Thousands of Digital assets
Create, Edit and Publish Content On-the-fly
Customize Large-Scale Web Initiatives
Efficiently Support Multiple Languages

Site Management Tools

Content Management

The SpireESM interface features easy to use controls for browsing and searching pages in a site, editing page properties, and most importantly, editing the content on the page.

Publishing Collaboration

Allows businesses to setup a customized permission based workflow that ensures only accurate information is published to the site. Features:

Content User Administration
Group Permission Levels
Multiple content contributors
Content Archiving

Multiple Site Management

Manage multiple sites with SpireESM through one user friendly interface. Future sites can be integrated seamlessly empowering your business to launch new web initiatives quick and painlessly.

Consolidate your web presence with SpireESM.

Localization

Businesses are becoming more global therefore websites have to be global. Localize your website to the different regions/countries your company does business in with SpireESM.

A single site can be delivered in multiple languages.
Select the locale sites are intended to serve.
Deliver consistent, current information across multiple channels with SpireESM.

User Friendly Interface

Using the latest in technology SpireESM provides users with an easy to use set of interface controls. The UI is based on a stringent user centered design process. SpireMedia's Information Architects employed extensive knowledge in Human Factors to create a highly usable user interface. SpireESM has been through extensive usability testing.

Presentation

The main goal of SpireESM is to help provide content to our client's customers in a clear and informative way. SpireESM is template driven to accommodate various designs and layouts.

All companies using SpireESM will have access to SpireMedia's team for application enhancement, Web design, information architecture, and business analysis.

Web Analytics

SpireESM is configured to work with Google Analytics. Google Analytics tells you everything you want to know about how your visitors found you and how they interact with your site.

ESM Tools for Users

User-Friendly Interface	Using the latest in technology SpireESM provides users with an easy to use set of interface controls. The UI is based on a stringent user centered design process. SpireMedia's Information Architects employed extensive knowledge in Human Factors to create a highly usable user interface. SpireESM has been through extensive usability testing.
Content Editing	SpireESM features a robust content editing environment that uses a word processor style interface. The content interface enables easy manipulation of content. Cut and paste formatted text into the content editing environment without losing your formatting. Edit your text using standard features Create Lists Insert special characters and links Insert Tables Anyone familiar with word processor programs can edit online content using SpireESM.
User Administration	SpireESM features a comprehensive user administration system. Create/Edit/Delete users Browse/Search users Set Permission levels
Workflow	SpireESM content management enables you to create, review, approve, and publish any piece of content in accordance with business rules.
Drag and Drop	Effortlessly make changes to your site map using drag and drop functionality. Build forms directly into your site using SpireESM's simple drag and drop content form builder.
Web Asset Management	SpireESM has a built in web asset manager where web images, flash files, etc. are stored and ready for use. Web assets are available for easy deployment to websites integrated into SpireESM.

Extended and Custom Modules

Enterprise Asset Management	Store and quickly index all your digital assets for quick retrieval and easy organization. Smoothly deploy of all your digital assets from a single source to any user who has access to an internet connection. SpireESM Digital Asset Manager supports all file types.
Event Management	The event management console allows for the creation of dynamic driven event and latest news content. SpireESM makes managing time-sensitive material easy. Enter start dates and expiration dates to control when the content appears disappears from the site. The event and news description editing interface also features an integrated editor for content creation on the fly.
Analytics	Easily configure SpireESM to the reporting tool of your choice for example, Webtrends, Google Analytics, Deep Metrics.
Product Catalog	Add on SpireESM's product catalog which offers rich product content, including product marketing descriptions and images, features and technical descriptions, sizing/color charts and more.
eCommerce	SpireESM has an E-commerce module comprised of a product or service catalog, a shopping cart system, and a transaction system.
Community Tools	Use SpireESM's community modules, forums, blogging, etc. to build customer loyalty and support interactive user communities.
Payment Gateway	SpireESM can easily be integrated in a payment gateway service of your choice, enabling merchants to authorize, settle and manage credit card or electronic check transactions anytime, anywhere.
Custom Modules	Spire develops and customizes modules on a per client basis. We've created ESM Modules for everything from Snow Reports for ski areas to event registration management for non-profit associations. The componentized architecture of the ESM makes custom module development easy and cost-effective.

Client Implementations

Accuvant
AORN
Baxa
Brown and Tedstrom
Caring for Colorado
Charter Communications
Colorado Ski Country USA
Dividend Capital
Financial Planning Association
Hennsman Learning
Mammoth Mountain
Sherman and Howard
Thomson Gale
Vangent
Western Union