What is TACTIC?
TACTIC is an extensible, web-based data and file management system. TACTIC centralizes the following aspects of digital project workflow:
How does TACTIC work?
TACTIC manages two aspects of Digital Content Management: Project data and Files. TACTIC maintains both of these components in one unified source.
Project Data | Project data is stored in the Database | Project Data is the information and lists that are traditionally tracked in spreadsheets. TACTIC has the ability to list all files you manage along with task assignments, status', and scheduling data, which can be viewed in simple table formats or complex custom reports. TACTIC eliminates lost email threads, missing documents, and the need to update complex spreadsheets. The "database" is the base location for all data. i.e. notes, reports, schedules etc. What a database provides is a central location for this information. |
Content/Files | Files stored in the File System | Content refers to the actual files. When managing assets/files the directory and file naming, along with proper version control is what makes TACTIC unique. Files in TACTIC are managed externally in a file system. i.e. hard drive. The file server typically has a root assets directory. From this location, TACTIC handles the filenames and directories for that file system. |
What can I do with TACTIC?
End-Users have various roles within a project or organization. The TACTIC interface can be moulded to provide each group (department) with the ideal interface.
The TACTIC security architecture is a rules-based system where each End-User is provided with a login. The End-User is assigned to groups determined by the project leader or administrator. These rules determine what the End-User has access to within TACTIC.
Communication between groups and departments can be tracked in real-time by using the TACTIC Notes functionality. This method eliminates lost email threads and misplaced documents.
TACTIC can manage limitless amount of tasks, the status of those tasks and the location of all files being managed. TACTIC gives the End-User an accurate real-time understanding of how a project is progressing.
The table below illustrates how various End-Users may interact with TACTIC in a single organization.
Content Creator | The Content Creator often requires a view of all tasks assigned. The user can update a status, check in and check out files, log work hours and communicate with Supervisors using the Notes widget. |
Supervisor/Manager | The Manager/Supervisor is often required to schedule tasks, manage content and resources. The project schedule can be adjusted in the User Schedule or Project Tasks view. The TACTIC interface provides high level planning, communication and reporting tools. The Supervisor often has access to all views which provides the ability to plan and adjust the overall needs of a project quickly and easily. |
Client | Clients often need to review project material (documents, videos, images etc) and managing this continuous feed of content is often a hurdle. TACTIC’s built in web technology allows Clients to deliver files and provide real-time feedback without FTP or Email. TACTIC can provide Clients with only the specific views and permissions needed for each project. |
Executive | Executives require a high level view of the project. This often involves building views or "reports" that correlate data from all aspects of the project. TACTIC is able to provide cost reporting, completion, efficiency and location of bottlenecks. |
What can I do in TACTIC?
TACTIC is a transaction system allowing users to search, interact, update and report on project data and files. These interactions are carried out using a few main operations:
How do I access the TACTIC interface?
TACTIC is delivered as a web site. This web based solution is extremely powerful because it allows for full interaction with TACTIC and also direct integration with supported software packages.
Accessing TACTIC is as simple as visiting your server’s address (URL) in your web browser. For example:
http://yourcompany.southpawtech.com
Lets Get Started!
The following End-User documentation provides general usage of the TACTIC feature set. Additional information, tutorials, forums and documentation is available on our TACTIC Community site: