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Structured Content and Conversion

Transform Legacy Data into Clear, Usable, Structured Content

Australia’s Trusted Partner for Structured Content

At Horsell Technical Communications, we specialise in transforming legacy documentation and unstructured data into modern, accessible, and compliant formats. Our structured content services ensure information is not only preserved but optimised for usability, accuracy, and compliance with standards such as S1000D, DEF(AUST) IPS-5630, and client-specific requirements. 


Whether it’s starting from scratch or converting scanned hard copies, reformatting outdated manuals, or migrating content into XML or SGML-based systems, our team applies rigorous methodologies to deliver structured, searchable, and future-ready documentation. 


By combining deep Defence and industry knowledge with leading content management practices, we help organisations reduce risk, cut costs, and improve through-life support.

Start Your Project Today

Contact us now to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you modernise and optimise your technical documentation through structured content and legacy data conversion. 

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From paper to digital, we turn legacy data into accessible, compliant content

Structured Content & Conversion Areas of Expertise

Legacy Document Conversion

S1000D & DEF(AUST) Compliance

S1000D & DEF(AUST) Compliance

Transform outdated technical manuals, drawings, and hard copies into modern, structured formats.

S1000D & DEF(AUST) Compliance

S1000D & DEF(AUST) Compliance

S1000D & DEF(AUST) Compliance

Convert content to meet Defence standards, ensuring interoperability and readiness for Defence programs.

XML / SGML Content Migration

S1000D & DEF(AUST) Compliance

XML / SGML Content Migration

Rebuild documentation in XML or SGML frameworks for structured, consistent outputs and easier reuse.

Digitisation of Hard Copies

Template & Style Harmonisation

XML / SGML Content Migration

 Scan, index, and reformat physical documents into digital assets that are searchable and compliant.

Template & Style Harmonisation

Template & Style Harmonisation

Template & Style Harmonisation

Unify content formats, styles, and templates across large document libraries for consistency and accuracy.

Content Management Integration

Template & Style Harmonisation

Template & Style Harmonisation

Optimise content for publishing within CMS, ILS, or document management platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please Contact Us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Structured content is information organised into consistent formats (like XML or S1000D) that can be reused, searched, and managed more effectively.


Legacy documents are often outdated, inconsistent, or inaccessible. Converting them into structured formats ensures accuracy, compliance, and usability.


Yes. We’re skilled in S1000D, DEF(AUST) 5629/5630, ASDEFCON templates, and client-specific requirements.


Absolutely. We scan, index, and convert physical manuals and drawings into compliant, digital formats.


No. While Defence is a core area, we also deliver structured content solutions for utilities, transport, healthcare, manufacturing, and other sectors. 


We adapt to your requirements with flexible delivery models in Australia or blended and remote services for international customers:

  • Embedded teams — working full-time inside your organisation. 
  • Blended support — combining onsite presence with remote delivery. 
  • Remote services — providing expertise from our own locations for efficiency and reach. 

This flexibility ensures you get the right level of support at the right value for money, whether you need hands-on integration, hybrid collaboration, or fully remote expertise.


Beyond structured content and legacy data conversion, we provide a full suite of services, including technical authoring or technical writing, technical illustrations, digitisation of hard copies, translation and localisation, our Update and Illustrate program, compliance and QA support, UX and usability, and specialist advisory services. These offerings ensure your documentation is clear, compliant, and scalable across industries such as Defence, government, utilities, transport, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. 


In addition to technical communications, Horsell delivers a full suite of professional services, including Commercial & Procurement, Engineering & Technical Management, Project Management, and Integrated Logistics Support. We also design and implement innovative technology solutions — such as templatebot, Agent VFM, Bid or No Bid, RateMyTender and Resume Match Mate — that help clients automate, scale, and streamline their business systems. You can explore all of these services on our relevant websites or by talking with our experts.


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