- Witherbys, the maritime publishing experts, has put cyber security, flexible access and increased data at the heart of its new ereader software, Witherby Connect.
- It allows seafarers to access the latest information and guidance instantly and easily.
- The software enables mariners to continue to refer a library of publications, with the hybrid software delivering more flexibility and security for those working at sea.
A recent news article published in the Maritime Executive reveals that Witherbys connects seafarers with launch of online marine library.
Who created it?
It is created by Witherbys’ in house development team.
Witherby Connect takes advantage of new technological advances to better answer specific critical requirements for an eBook reader for the marine industry.
The programme has been designed with the new IMO requirements on cyber security as a major consideration and, in an increasingly digital world.
Witherby Connect will enable access to all major industry publications and guidance.
Technical Director at Witherbys, Johan Machtelinckx, said: “At Witherbys we’re always innovating and adapting the way we deliver resources for our customers and strive to provide what the industry needs as it continues to evolve and change.”
Browser-based hybrid software
“We developed Witherby Connect as a browser-based hybrid software, meaning that it would run in web browsers yet behaves like desktop software, with absolutely nothing to install. Office 365 or Gmail are hybrid software that most people would recognise”.
How does it work?
When initially connected to the internet, whether in port or at sea, the browser caches all the licensed publications that are selected, meaning that once the information is ‘cached’, the user does not have to be connected to the internet to view their publications.
This is a really good use of recently available technology such as WebAssembly.
Scotland’s largest and most successful company
Based in Edinburgh, Witherbys is one of Scotland’s largest and most successful publishing companies, exporting a portfolio of more 400 specialist titles in the shipping sector to more than 110 countries.
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Source: Maritime Executive
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