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Resources, guides, and updates on academic hosting, OJS, institutional repositories, and open access publishing.
What is AtoM (Access to Memory) and who needs it?
AtoM is the leading open-source platform for archival description. Learn what it does, who uses it, and why managed hosting makes a difference.
Read more →Self-hosted vs. managed AtoM hosting: what institutions should consider
Running AtoM on your own servers seems straightforward until it isn't. A practical comparison of self-hosted and managed hosting for archival institutions.
Read more →OJS hosting: what's included in a managed plan and what isn't
Managed OJS hosting plans vary widely. Here's what to expect, what to ask about, and what usually costs extra — so you can compare providers accurately.
Read more →DSpace vs. Dataverse: choosing the right repository for your institution
DSpace and Dataverse are both open-source institutional repositories, but they serve different purposes. Here's how to choose between them.
Read more →The real cost of running DSpace on your own servers
Server costs are just the beginning. A realistic breakdown of what self-hosted DSpace actually costs institutions in staff time, risk, and operational overhead.
Read more →What is a research data repository and why does your institution need one?
Research data repositories are becoming a standard requirement for funded research. Here's what they are, what they do, and what institutions need to consider.
Read more →How we migrated 80+ OJS journals to AWS: lessons learned
Moving a large multi-journal OJS installation to AWS without downtime is a complex operation. Here's what we learned from doing it at scale.
Read more →How to migrate your archival descriptions to AtoM without losing data
Migrating archival descriptions to AtoM from spreadsheets, legacy systems, or another AtoM installation requires careful preparation. Here's what to expect.
Read more →Academic hosting in 2026: OJS, DSpace, AtoM, Dataverse — which platform for which need?
A practical guide to the main open-source platforms for academic publishing and research data management, and how to choose between them.
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