Astoria Software

About Astoria Software

Astoria Software provides enterprise solutions for XML-based component content management (CCM). Initially spun out of a research project at Xerox Corporation, the company was founded in 1994 to manage structured documents. The firm was led by President and CEO Michael Rosinski, who, along with VP of Product Development and Engineering Don Vale, leveraged extensive experience in technology and software engineering to build the company. Before its acquisition, Astoria Software had raised significant venture capital, including a $14.8 million round in 2004 and a Series B in 2009 from investors like Goldman Sachs, Prism Venture Partners, and Ticonderoga Capital.

The company's core business revolves around simplifying the creation, management, and publishing of complex, business-critical product documentation. It serves large enterprises in sectors such as high technology, medical devices, and discrete manufacturing, with a client roster that has included prominent names like Northrop Grumman, Cisco Systems, Siemens Healthcare, and ITT. Astoria's business model transitioned to include both on-premise software and a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on-demand option, making it a flexible solution for enterprise-wide content management. This dual-delivery model allows companies to choose the infrastructure that best suits their needs, whether on their own servers, in a private cloud, or hosted by Astoria.

Astoria's main offering is a component content management system that specializes in the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) XML standard. The platform enables the management of content at a granular, component level, which facilitates reuse and dynamic assembly of documents. Key features include robust workflow management, version control, and translation management capabilities. A significant milestone was the merger with TransPerfect, a leader in translation services and technology, in April 2010. This integration allowed for a seamless end-to-end solution for authoring, managing, and translating global content, particularly for companies using XML and adhering to DITA standards. Following the acquisition, Astoria Software continued to operate as a division of TransPerfect, led by Michael Rosinski.