IT: enterprise ready WCM solutions
SDL Tridion Web Content Management (WCM) integrates with existing platforms, is enterprise-ready and achieves the lowest total cost of ownership possible.
Description
Replacing your CMS
Many enterprises are currently investigating the replacement of their current Web sites and the underlying content management systems. In some cases they have homegrown bespoke solutions, in others ancient versions of packaged solutions. Reasons for replacement are mainly found on the business side of enterprises where the global economy is increasingly impacting marketing and communication operations. This then asks for a corporate approach yet one that also incorporates maximum levels of flexibility for the local offices. Also from an IT perspective reasons can be found for replacement. In many enterprises numerous islands of small stand alone solutions can be found that support local online initiatives. From an IT maintenance and support perspective this is a very costly and inefficient model. IT managers search for company standards for key enterprise software areas. Web Content Management is such an area.
Supporting the business
The traditional approach that IT management takes towards the company hardware and software infrastructure is to strive for stability and minimise change. With the Internet becoming increasingly important for business (sales, marketing, support) the demand for flexibility and autonomy for updating content is likewise increasing. Decentralisation of online content control poses real challenges to IT. Managing change of content and functionality in both production and a DTA-environment is difficult. Add rules on access and security of content and a crowded landscape is created that can cause headaches for IT.
Microsoft or Java
Internet related projects always bring up the Java versus Microsoft issue. There are true believers in both camps completely convinced of their own beliefs in this area. Nothing wrong with that. Both technology platforms run the best Web sites. The question is fair, however, if the choice for either of the two is neutral towards the needs of the business. Most likely business users are not able to make that judgment. It is up to IT Management to make that call and put requirements first.
Back office integration
The online presence of your company is not a stand alone issue. Functionality on Web sites is increasing and direct interaction with customers, distributors and other stakeholders has become a standard requirement. Especially in Support environments this means opening up the back-office systems to the Internet. ERP, Supply Chain, CRM, Finance, all kinds of data are needed online. Integrations need to be carefully defined and implemented. You do not want to throw your key company data out on the street. This is a crucial topic which keeps IT managers awake at night.
Benefits
Platform support
SDL Tridion solutions are used by a wide variety of global enterprises, running on a wide range of different platforms and operating systems. SDL Tridion R5, the Web Content Management core, offers platform support and is easy to implement with both existing and future infrastructures.
Easy to use
Ease-of-use is crucial when considering software purchases. IT needs to minimize end-user support in order to control the total cost of ownership. SiteEdit is an easy to use interface, specifically designed for content contributors. This enables non-IT users to edit Web sites directly without burdening IT for content changes.
Datacenter ready
SDL Tridion develops products to meet the requirements of your datacenter. Content Porter enables you to control your development, testing and production environments by allowing you to transfer content and functionality between these environments easily.
In addition, you can also ensure that you meet regulatory requirements for archived files of your Web site by using Archive Manager functionality. Archive Manager store and retrieve any Web site page from a specific time and date.
Easy migration and integration
Replacing an existing WCM solution with SDL Tridion R5 means that you need to ensure that you can migrate content to your new environment. Often redevelopment of a Web site involves new content, however, you may want to reuse vast amounts of content. We provide both the tools (Content Porter) and know-how to accomplish these tasks.
Further, most organizations need to integrate with back-end systems such as ERP and CRM systems. As an enterprise-ready solution, R5 is well suited for the task. Many of our customers integrate with a variety of back-office systems ensuring content accuracy and system efficiency.
Our product, professional service capabilities and strong global partner network make both migrations and integrations a success.