BlueSpice

BlueSpice is a knowledge management software solution designed to facilitate effective creation, sharing, and retrieval of knowledge within organizations. Built on the open-source platform MediaWiki, BlueSpice caters to businesses of all sizes. According to the vendor, BlueSpice is widely adopted by professionals and industries including IT and Technology companies, Manufacturing and Engineering firms, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical organizations, Education and Research institutions, Professional Services firms, Knowledge management professionals, Project managers, Human resources professionals, and Marketing professionals.

Search: BlueSpice leverages advanced technology, including ElasticSearch, to deliver a powerful and efficient search functionality. Users can quickly locate the information they need within the knowledge base.

WYSIWYG editor: BlueSpice offers a user-friendly WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor, empowering users to create and edit content without requiring knowledge of wiki syntax. This intuitive editing experience fosters collaboration among users.

Templates / page templates: BlueSpice supports the use of templates and page templates, streamlining the creation and maintenance of consistent page layouts and content structures. Users can save time by utilizing pre-defined templates for common page types.

Dynamic content elements (e.g. Macros): BlueSpice enables users to create dynamic content elements, such as macros, to generate lists, display data from external sources, or perform custom functions. This feature enhances the flexibility and functionality of the knowledge base.

File attachments: Users can easily attach various file types, including Office documents and PDFs, to articles in BlueSpice. This seamless integration allows for the inclusion of relevant documents and additional resources within the knowledge base.

PDF export: BlueSpice provides the capability to export wiki pages and articles as PDF documents, facilitating the creation of printable versions of content or the sharing of information in a portable format.

Word import / export: BlueSpice supports the import and export of content in Microsoft Word format, enabling users to easily migrate existing documents into the knowledge base or export content for offline editing.

Advanced & structured forms (semantic): With the optional semantic forms app, BlueSpice empowers users to create advanced and structured forms. This feature is particularly valuable for professional workflows and efficient data collection, ensuring the capture and management of structured information.

Page hierarchy: BlueSpice allows users to establish a hierarchical structure for organizing content, simplifying navigation and enabling users to locate and explore related articles within the knowledge base.

Category system: BlueSpice provides a hierarchical category system for effective sorting and organization of content. Users can assign articles, pictures, and file attachments to specific categories, facilitating easy browsing and searching for relevant information.