Initial SWOT Review
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*Note: This is an initial swot analysys of the various IR Platforms. We can retitle/reformat eventually. - Former user (Deleted)
DSpace:
Strengths:
- Currently deployed in production with Multi-tenant customizations for the CSU.
- Established backup integration into Amazon Glacier
- Turn-key installation/upgrade (without integration of customizations)
Weaknesses:
- Customization generally require java coding and system rebuilding - complicating upgradability
- Existing installation is currently 2 versions behind (3.1 vs 5.x) with version 6.x on the near horizon
- Lack of proper REST API or other external API access in version 3.x
- Limited cutomization of workflow by community/collection and especially item type
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Threats:
Fedora:
Islandora:
Strengths:
- Utilizes the fedora platform for repository structure
- Utilizes Drupal for front end customizations and authorization management
- Input workflow customizable by item type
Weaknesses:
- No current turn-key installation
Opportunities:
Threats:
Hydra:
Strengths:
- Front end display available through blacklight
Weaknesses:
- No turn-key installation and the most unique technology stack (need to reword this)
Opportunities:
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DigitalCommons (bePress):
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
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