Hello everyone,
We have some amazing news for you!
*DITA-OT Day* is returning for its *10th edition*, taking place this
time in *Brussels*,*Belgium*, on *February 1*, *2026*!
The full day conference dedicated to the DITA Open Toolkit project, the
reference DITA implementation and the core of almost all DITA-based
publishing solutions, is a free and in-person event. All you have to do
to be a part of this event is to register for on-site participation, by
filling out the form that is found on the DITA-OT Day 2026 event page -
https://www.oxygenxml.com/events/2026/dita-ot_day.html .
Furthermore, it is important to note that DITA-OT Day coincides with the
pre-conference day of DITA Europe -
https://ditaeurope.infomanagementcenter.com/, both taking place at Le
Plaza Hotel Brussels.
The *call for proposals is currently in progress*, and we are actively
seeking speakers who can address topics related to DITA-OT! Along with
the usual updates on new features and plans, this year we want to focus
on the people and teams using DITA-OT. Take a look at the Call for
Proposals section for more information on how to submit your proposal
and the deadline:
https://www.oxygenxml.com/events/2026/dita-ot_day.html#dita-ot2026_call_for…
.
We look forward to seeing you in Brussels!
PS: In case you missed the opportunity to attend prior events or if you
simply want to refresh your memory, you can access the recordings from
past DITA-OT Day conferences at:
https://www.oxygenxml.com/events/2026/dita-ot_day.html#related_events_ot2026
.
Best regards,
Alin
--
Alin Belu
Oxygen XML Editor
Hello,
We are proud to announce the release of *Oxygen Content Fusion 8.2*, the
next-generation web-based collaboration platform for content creation
and review!
The new *Personal Workspace* features enhanced publication structure
editing, detailed commit history, and easier branch management. From
your Personal Workspace, you can selectively commit files or create
targeted review tasks, integrating your changes directly or through a
review process.
The *My Review Tasks* page now includes the *All My Tasks* tab. This
feature consolidates all your review tasks, whether you are the owner or
a reviewer, into one organized view. By default, your most recent and
relevant tasks appear at the top, allowing you to quickly resume your
work. This streamlined experience helps you save time, reduces the risk
of missing important feedback, and ensures you always know what requires
your attention next.
The integration with *Oxygen AI Positron Assistant 6.0* brings the
newest Open AI GPT-4.1 (default) and GPT-5 models, improved DITA-based
prompts, persistent chat and history, file attachments in AI
conversations, and support for the Google Gemini and Vertex AI
connectors. Custom AI actions are now easier to manage and deploy.
*Key Enhancements in Oxygen Content Fusion 8.2:*
* *Intuitive Publication Editing*
Effortlessly organize publications with drag-and-drop, keyboard
shortcuts, and contextual menus. Users can add or remove topics,
create new content, and manage DITA map properties—all from a
single, unified interface.
* *Change History*
The new History tab in the Changes view allows users to track all
project commits, review file modifications, and understand content
evolution.
* *Branch Management*
Seamlessly switch, create, delete, or merge branches directly from
the workspace, supporting your content development workflows.
* *Selective File Commit*
Commit only completed changes, keeping work-in-progress files
private and ensuring that only polished content is shared with the team.
*
*Streamlined Review Task Creation*
Initiate review tasks to integrate your workspace changes through a
review process, facilitating feedback and enhancing collaboration.
With the integration of *Oxygen AI Positron Assistant 6.0*, Content
Fusion 8.2 brings advanced AI capabilities to collaborative authoring:
* *Project-level Custom AI Actions*
Teams can now define and manage custom AI actions at the project
level, tailoring the assistant to specific workflows and content
requirements.
*
*Persistent Chat and History*
Continue AI conversations across editors and sessions, with chat
history preserved even after logout—ensuring seamless, ongoing
collaboration.
*
*File Attachment and Contextual Assistance*
Attach files or DITA map references to AI conversations via
drag-and-drop or copy/paste, providing rich context for more
relevant AI responses.
*
*Expanded AI Provider Support*
Connect to Google Gemini and Vertex AI, in addition to OpenAI’s
latest GPT-5 and GPT-4.1 models, enabling organizations to leverage
their preferred AI platforms for content generation and editing.
*
*Improved Function Call Transparency*
Instantly access details and target resources for AI-driven function
calls, enhancing traceability and review.
*
*Enhanced Prompt Consistency*
All built-in AI actions use DITA XML to create prompts, thus
ensuring greater consistency, reusability, and accuracy.
More information about the newest release of Oxygen Content Fusion can
be found here:
https://www.oxygenxml.com/content_fusion/whats_new.html
The new features can also be tested freely on the *public demo deployment*:
https://fusion.oxygenxml.com/projects
We hope you will enjoy our latest release!
As always, thank you for your support and don't forget that feedback is
welcome!
Best regards,
Alin
--
Alin Belu
Oxygen XML Editor
