ReadMe × Akamai
ReadMe x Akamai: From fragile custom DITA to a unified developer hub
Publishing outages and fragmented docs to a unified, self-serve hub
Why it works
The story has a concrete before-state: fragile DITA infrastructure requiring heavy engineering support, split documentation systems, and publishing outages. The mechanism is clear enough to follow: centralize on a Markdown-based platform, import Swagger files, and let technical writers own updates without engineering involvement. The quotes carry real operational detail rather than generic praise, which lifts the piece above typical vendor narratives.
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Use a specific triggering incident (multiple outages in one day) to make the 'why now' visceral rather than vague. A single bad day is more relatable than 'we needed to scale.'
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