Open Source 2.0 for Content Management Systems - Sponsored Whitepaper

Today's content management system (CMS) is no longer simply a business tool, but has become a core part of the enterprise. As with most enterprise applications, the increased dependency on content management systems has come with a price tag—a steep one. Most enterprise CMS implementations run in the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars. In a climate where businesses and governments are trying to cut operational costs more aggressively than ever, these price tags can be tough to swallow. A solution to today's exorbitant CMS costs is open source technology. Open source projects have advanced from simple software solutions to complex enterprise systems, including content management systems. This paper explores the rise in open source content management systems, along with the main arguments for and against their adoption. It also summarizes how one financial institution—Scotiabank—has benefited from its transition to an open source CMS.