Government
| Solutions for Government Agencies The convenience of online services in the private sector has elevated expectations for services provided by government agencies. With constituents constantly looking for new ways to save time and money, agencies have found the need to expand their constituent services online. Government agencies turn to WebGUI and Plain Black for web content management solutions that are powerful, scalable, and secure. Today, the United States government operates over 500+ WebGUI websites in 24 languages. In addition to using WebGUI, these agencies have contracts with Plain Black for commercial support, training, design, and custom application development. Eliminate Language Barriers WebGUI's internationalization features allow users to select the languages in which they manage content. WebGUI's translation server allows for new translations of the user interface, so new languages can be added and updated at any time. Users throughout the world can collaborate on content with others in their native language. Time and date displays can also be customized on a per-user basis to reflect the area of the world in which users are located. Manage Content WebGUI provides a user-friendly interface that allows users at any skill level to create and manage content. Administrators can streamline the interface for groups and users so that they only have access to specific content types and functions. In addition, WebGUI is 508 compliant and adheres to the specifications of the Web Accessibility Initiative to ensure all site visitors a rewarding experience. Separation of site style and content allows for easy and quick updates, and the template engine is fully configurable for layout flexibility. Image and content management are integrated, making it easy to organize and display images within site content. Content Control WebGUI provides maximum content control. The versioning system allows content to be passed through an approval process before appearing on a live site, and content can be “rolled back” in the case it has been published in error. Content can also be created and scheduled for publication in advance. Groups of users can be assigned content privileges, so content view and creation can be limited to those assigned, while eliminating the worry of outside interference. Security WebGUI is an OSI Certified Open Source Software, ensuring its high quality. Passwords are MD5 encrypted, and logins and content are served over SSL. WebGUI offers configurable user-level authentication against the WebGUI database or an LDAP server. The users and groups system controls access to site content and administrative functions. Licensing Costs WebGUI is open source software licensed under the GNU General Public License. WebGUI is completely free and allows agencies to deploy the solution without incurring costs related to licensing, product updates, and future releases. Professional Services Plain Black Corporation develops the WebGUI Content Engine and provides professional services such as commercial support and training, hosting solutions, design, and custom development. |
