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Description

We are excited to announce the open-source launch of Grid, the Guardian's innovative image management system. This narrative details our collaborative efforts in developing Grid, focusing on strong partnerships with our editorial teams and leveraging a contemporary technology stack. The project has been entirely Open Source, allowing for greater community engagement. Over the past year, a dedicated team has worked tirelessly to create this image management service, employing a practical Agile methodology that emphasizes direct user involvement to ensure the final product meets their requirements and expectations. The outcome is a service that is now seamlessly integrated with our print workflow, currently handling nearly half of all images featured in our digital publications. As the larger Editorial Tools teams advanced in creating a comprehensive suite of editorial solutions—encompassing content creation, workflow management, and the editing of front and section pages—the urgency for a robust media repository became increasingly crucial to our operations. The collaborative nature of this project has not only enhanced our capabilities but also strengthened our commitment to open-source principles.

Description

The HUP editorial system provides a comprehensive suite of functions designed to enhance the workflow of editors in producing contemporary media products. It includes a range of tools like automatic usage lists that track utilized objects such as images and agency reports, along with features that streamline the organization of text and visuals for everyday tasks. Editors can access an integrated object browser that ensures all media assets are readily available, and a full-text search capability allows for rapid retrieval of photos, articles, and reports within seconds. Each editor is equipped with a personal "tray," a virtual workspace for storing necessary items for immediate or future use. Additionally, the system promotes high productivity by enabling multiple users to collaborate on a single page simultaneously, thereby accelerating the overall process. To further enhance usability, the platform incorporates magnetic help lines and automatic image detail optimization through integration with leading industry software for image enhancement, ensuring that editors can produce high-quality content efficiently. This innovative approach transforms the editorial experience into a more dynamic and effective endeavor.

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API Access

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Integrations

Adobe InDesign No 
Adobe Photoshop No 

Integrations

Adobe InDesign Yes 
Adobe Photoshop Yes 

Pricing Details

$5 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

The Guardian

Founded

1821

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.theguardian.com/info/developer-blog/2015/aug/12/open-sourcing-grid-image-service

Vendor Details

Company Name

HUP

Country

Germany

Website

www.hup.de/en/think-media/editorial-system/

Product Features

Product Features

Content Marketing

Audience Targeting No 
Brand Management No 
Campaign Management No 
Categorization / Grouping No 
Conversion Tracking No 
Distribution Management No 
Editorial Calendar No 
Multi-Channel Publishing No 
Publish Scheduling No 
SEO Management No 
Social Media Management No 
Video Management No 

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