ASTM Extends Access to Compass Platform
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ASTM International Transitions to Direct Sales, Ending Partnership with Accuris
What Happened?
ASTM International has announced it will no longer extend its sales partnership with Accuris (formerly IHS), opting instead to handle sales directly. This change is driven by increasing customer demand for digital formats and workflows, and follows a significant overhaul of ASTM’s IT infrastructure.
The decision, effective promptly, allows ASTM to provide more direct support and responsiveness to its customer base. ASTM president Andy Kireta expressed gratitude for Accuris’ past partnership, wishing them well in their future endeavors.
Why Does This Matter? (Impact & significance)
This transition represents a strategic shift for ASTM, signaling a commitment to enhanced customer experience and control over the delivery of its standards and technical content. Direct sales allow ASTM to:
- Respond more quickly to evolving customer needs.
- Integrate user feedback directly into product advancement.
- Offer more tailored solutions and support.
- Leverage the improvements made to its flagship product, ASTM Compass®.
For customers, this means possibly faster access to standards, improved digital tools, and a more direct line of communication with ASTM.
ASTM Compass®: The Foundation for Change
A multi-year overhaul of ASTM’s IT infrastructure has culminated in significant improvements to ASTM Compass®, the institution’s primary platform for accessing standards. These improvements are central to the decision to move to direct sales.
ASTM Compass® now offers expanded solutions designed to help users maximize the value of their standards. Key features include:
- Flexible Formatting: HTML and PDF standards provide versatile content presentation options.
- Expanded Content Library: Access to standards from organizations including AASHTO,AATCC,API,AWS,AWWA,CGA,IES,MOD,and UOP.
- ASTM Redlines: color highlighting of changes in standards for efficient identification of updates, saving time and resources.
- Collaboration Tools: A new tool enabling users to share selected content with colleagues, fostering technical communication within and between departments.
- compass Points: Unique, permanent, and shareable URLs that act as custom bookmarks within standards, providing direct access to critical data even with updates.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Recent | Completion of multi-year IT infrastructure overhaul. |
| Present | Announcement of the end of the sales partnership with Accuris. |
| Ongoing | Continued development and implementation of new tools within ASTM Compass®. |
FAQs
Will the transition to direct sales affect my current subscription?
ASTM will be contacting existing subscribers to outline the transition process and ensure a seamless continuation of service. Details regarding renewal and account management will be provided directly.
What if I previously purchased standards through Accuris?
ASTM will provide support for accessing previously purchased standards. Customers should contact ASTM directly with any questions or concerns.
How can I learn more about ASTM Compass®?
Visit the ASTM Compass® website for detailed facts,tutorials,and demonstrations.
Next Steps
Customers currently purchasing standards through Accuris should anticipate communication from ASTM regarding the transition. Those interested in learning more about ASTM Compass® and its new features are encouraged to visit the ASTM website.
ASTM is committed to providing a smooth transition and continuing to deliver high-quality standards and technical content to its customers.