Digital Commons
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Digital Commons provides a digital showcase for scholarly work and helps institutions save, share, showcase, publish and promote research, scholarship and collections.
Target Customer
Higher education institutions (universities and colleges) and their staff responsible for research output management, including editors, authors, and administrators; Institutional Repository (IR) managers.
Key Differentiator
Exhibits module is the only exhibit solution integrated with an institutional repository, and the platform provides an integrated suite of modules (IR, Journals, Exhibits, Data) with seamless integration and analytics.
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the provided content
Pain Points
- 1Administrative burden for editorial teams and slower publication times (Journals module).
- 2Need for secure, scalable storage and hosting for diverse research outputs across IR, Journals, Exhibits and Data.
- 3Need for visibility and data-driven insights to measure impact and inform funding and collaboration opportunities.
Key Features
- 1Institutional Repository (IR) with unlimited secure storage and engagement tracking
- 2Journals Module for diamond open-access journals with Google Scholar indexation and dedicated technical support
- 3Exhibits Module for virtual collections integrated with the IR
- 4Data Module for storage, management, publication and preservation of research data
- 5Digital Commons Dashboard for analytics on global impact and engagement
- 6Consulting Services and training including IR Manager Certification
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Head of Enhancement
- 2IR Manager
Client Results
- 1Increased visibility and discoverability of institutional research outputs (SEO, Google Scholar indexation)
- 2Analytics reveal which organizations and regions engage with content, aiding funder and collaboration opportunities
- 3Reduced administrative burdens and faster publication times for journals
- 4Secure, scalable storage with reliable cloud hosting (99.9% uptime)
Competitive Advantages
- 1Integrated ecosystem of modules (IR, Journals, Exhibits, Data) with seamless integration
- 2Unique Exhibits integration with IR
- 3High uptime (99.9%) and reliable cloud hosting
- 4Open access emphasis with SEO and Google Scholar visibility
- 5Analytics and insights for strategic planning
- 6Dedicated support, training and certification programs
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
CCT College Dublin – Testimonial
Marie O’Neill, Head of Enhancement, states that Digital Commons provides connectivity and has become a much-loved platform at the college.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Digital Commons is a platform to showcase institutional research and scholarship, including modules for Institutional Repository (IR), Journals, Exhibits, Data, and analytics, with cloud hosting and support to publish, share, and promote scholarly work.
Target Market
Higher education institutions, libraries, and research organizations seeking to host, publish, and promote scholarly outputs.
Unique Value Proposition
An integrated, end-to-end platform for hosting, publishing, and promoting scholarly work with built-in analytics, SEO, and a uniquely integrated Exhibits module with IR.
Technical Requirements
Requires modern browsers (recommended: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari 14 or newer); cloud-hosted solution
Pricing Model
Not specified
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