Ingenta Commercial is a SaaS platform designed for publishers to manage the entire publishing process, from product ideation and contract management to order fulfillment and cash collection. It provides comprehensive tools for intellectual property management, copyright compliance, metadata, contracts, rights, royalties, licensing, subscriptions, and workflow optimization for both digital and print media.

Key Features

Publishing Workflow Management Centralizes and streamlines the entire publishing process.

• Manages products from concept to cash collection
• Supports digital and physical products and bundles

Intellectual Property & Copyright Compliance Ensures effective IP and copyright management.

• Tracks rights, permissions, and licensing
• Manages contracts and royalties

Metadata and Product Management Handles bibliographic data and associated assets.

• Central repository for product information
• Configurable product types and bundles

Contracts, Rights, and Royalties Management Automates complex royalty calculations and contract handling.

• Manages advances, payments, and statements
• Tracks permissions and licensing income

Subscription and Order Management Facilitates subscription models and sales processes.

• Real-time reporting and content lifecycle management
• Handles invoicing, delivery, returns, and inventory

CRM and Integrations Integrates data and processes across the organization.

• CRM for author and editor details
• Supports third-party software integration

Reporting and Forecasting Provides comprehensive analytics and forecasting tools.

• Profit & loss forecasting
• Audit history and detailed reporting

Benefits

Efficiency and Workflow Optimization Streamlines publishing operations and reduces manual effort.

• Automates repetitive tasks
• Improves collaboration across departments and third parties

Configurable and Scalable Adapts to various publishing needs and scales with business growth.

• Modular deployment for targeted solutions
• Supports both internal and external users

Content and Format Agnostic Manages diverse publication types and formats.

• Supports print, digital, journals, eBooks, and more
• Handles complex product bundles and consortia deals

Improved Compliance and Accuracy Reduces risk and ensures accurate royalty and rights management.

• Tracks permissions and licensing across products
• Centralizes data for consistency and accuracy