Publisher: The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Publication: Internal Auditor
Objective: Simplify internal distribution and provide searchable archives
Background: Internal Auditor is the bimonthly magazine published by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Available in either print or digital format, Internal Auditor has fully integrated digital editions into its Web site search function as well as provided authenticated access to the magazine through its private member site. Established in 1941, The IIA is an international professional association of more than 111,000 members and is recognized as the internal audit profession's leader in certification, education, research, and technological guidance.
Challenge: With an international membership, The IIA saw digital editions as a way to simplify international distribution as well as to provide searchable archives of the magazine. However, since security is a concern to the IIA, it was critical that the digital editions work seamlessley with secure computing environments that do not allow software downloads or plug-ins. In addition, The IIA wanted to fully integrate digital editions into their authenticated member Web site enabling members to use the site's search engine to simultaneously search the digital edition archives as well as The IIA Web site content.
Solution: The IIA implemented a unique solution, making digital editions available to its members once they are authenticated and admitted to the member Web site. Each member can then log into their digital edition from the Web site and while The IIA still retains control over the authentication process and controls individual member access. "One of the reasons we chose Texterity was its ability to completely integrate with our existing systems," states Joanne Hodges, vice president of Education Materials. "This enabled us to provide authenticated access to the digital editions from our private member Web site. The other critical reason was the ability to lock down individual pages so we can ensure that the content is available only to members."
Result: Internal Auditor has been a Texterity customer since November 2004 and member feedback is very positive. Subscribers can chose to receive the magazine in print or digital format. The IIA has a unique application that illustrates how Texterity can customize a digital edition solution to integrate with a customer's existing application environment.
