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The BMJ (British Medical Journal) and HighWire Press have renewed their long-standing partnership for the fourth consecutive time, marking over 20 years of collaboration. BMJ, a global healthcare knowledge provider, relies on this partnership to power its digital publishing platform, which hosts a large corpus of research articles and serves millions of readers worldwide. HighWire Press, has been instrumental in delivering a scalable and flexible architecture that supports BMJ’s business and technical needs.
BMJ operates in a rapidly evolving digital environment, with increasing demands for flexibility, high availability, and user-centric experiences. The organization faces several key challenges:
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Decoupled Front-EndBMJ manages over 70 journals and more than a million research articles. The platform must support millions of monthly readers while maintaining high uptime and performance. |
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FlexibilityBMJ needed a solution that allowed it to maintain full creative and operational control over the user experience without being constrained by a monolithic platform. |
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IntegrationBMJ sought a platform that could seamlessly integrate with their internal systems and external tools to streamline content delivery and improve operational effiency. |
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Stakeholder managementAs a scholarly publisher, BMJ must cater to diverse stakeholders, including editors, researchers, clinicians, and the public, each with specific needs. |
A Robust Platform using Modular Architecture
HighWire Press provides BMJ with a decoupled, modular architecture that enables flexibility and scalability. This solution offer:
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Decoupled Front-End
BMJ has full control over its front-end user experience while HighWire handles the back-end infrastructure, including content streams, APIs, and access management. |
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Flexible Content Systems
The modular approach allows BMJ to integrate and enhance its existing systems without replacing them, facilitating long-term adaptability. |
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Agile Development
HighWire works closely with BMJ’s team using Agile Scrum methodologies. BMJ defines the scope of each new requirement, while HighWire’s solutions architects and engineers provide technical expertise and execute the required tasks. |
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High Availability and Performance
HighWire’s proven ability to deliver a robust platform ensures BMJ meets its business continuity and operational goals. |
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Tailored Functionality
HighWire’s long-standing experience in the scholarly publishing space has led to nuanced features that meet the specific needs of editors, publishers, and end-users. |
The renewed partnership has positioned BMJ to e ectively manage its digital publishing operations while focusing on innovation and growth. Key outcomes include:
Modularity Enhances Flexibility
BMJ’s ability to retain control over ts front-end operations while leveraging HighWire’s infrastructure highlights the benefits of a modular approach in digital publishing.
Strong Partnerships Drive Innovation
The close collaboration between BMJ and HighWire, built on trust and shared objectives, has led to the successful evolution of BMJ’s platform.
Agile Methodologies Facilitate Rapid Adaptation
The Agile Scrum model employed by HighWire enables BMJ to rapidly respond to changes in the publishing landscape, ensuring the platform evolves alongside industry trends.
The successful renewal of BMJ’s partnership with HighWire Press exemplifies the power of strategic, long-term collaborations in the digital publishing space. HighWire’s flexible architecture, coupled with its deep domain expertise, has empowered BMJ to navigate the complexities of scholarly publishing while maintaining high standards of performance and user engagement. As BMJ continues to expand its reach and influence, this partnership will play a critical role in driving future innovations and enhancing the overall reader and researcher experience.