The CSA Group E-Reader
CSA Group offers over 3,000 established standards and codes, alongside a catalog of more than 30,000 ISO and IEC standards, as well as a comprehensive range of training manuals and guides. They provide their publications in PDF format via their website. However, converting PDFs to a web-friendly format is challenging and does not display well across different devices and screen sizes. Once a PDF is downloaded, the publisher loses control over its usage and distribution, leading to open distribution that can result in lost sales and copyright violations. To improve their service, CSA Group sought to make their publications available in EPUB format through a specially developed e-reader. The EPUB format supports features like video embedding, audio, and calculators, which would enhance the experience for CSA Group’s customers. To fulfill customer needs, the e-reader needed to operate across various platforms, including web, desktop (OS X and Windows), and mobile (iOS and Android devices). Basic e-readers typically allow only reading capabilities. In contrast, CSA Group's customers are accustomed to functionalities such as searching, bookmarking, and highlighting when using Adobe PDF Reader. Konverge ensured that these features were incorporated into the e-reader. Furthermore, Konverge enabled the inclusion of additional content in the publications via pop-ups, videos, and audio. With integrated copyright protection and single sign-on security, CSA Group regained control over their publications, alleviating concerns related to the use, modification, and distribution of their copyrighted materials.