Sitecore Announces UK Introduction of New Web CMS for Building Highly Flexible Enterprise Web Systems

Published 19th November 2008

Simplifies and streamlines the processes for technical and non-technical users collaborating on website projects

London, UK, 18th November, 2008 - Sitecore, the leading provider of .NET Web Content Management System (CMS) and portal software, today announced the UK introduction of its Web CMS 6.0, which offers unparalleled flexibility and scaleability to marketing and technical business users involved in enterprise website design.

The key new elements of Sitecore CMS 6.0 are:
• More Web 2.0 with improved personalization
• Better and faster access to edit and work with content via the new page editor
• Validator capabilities that automatically check content for compliance to AAA, to SEO best practice and more.
• Quicker and better performing editor module.
• Integration to latest .NET
• Control of workflow to speed up time to market process for website design

New inline editing and page management features make altering website content and layout extremely easy. Changes to the flow and structure of a website’s functionality and content are also easy to implement. It is possible even for non-technical users such as marketers and business administrators to move or update content without needing help from specialized designers or technicians. The software has built-in workflow automation to ensure all changes receive the requisite review and approval from authorised parties before going live. It also automatically checks that content complies with relevant regulations and best practice guidelines. The whole process of implementing improvements and updates is simplified and streamlined thereby significantly reducing average turn around times – often from weeks and days to just hours and minutes.

“A number of our partners have been evaluating this new release behind the scenes and it has already had a major impact.” said Laust Sondergaard, VP of business development at Sitecore. “For example one of our partners this year won an award from the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) for their work on Royal & Ancient’s British Open Golf tournament website (www.opengolf.com) using our software.”

Sitecore Web CMS 6.0 also offers increased scalability and applications’ security for multiple large inter-related websites. Its architecture for large Microsoft computing environments, including support for 64-bit processors, helps Sitecore to achieve industry leading performance. The security module has also been enhanced to fully leverage the benefits of Microsoft .NET 3.5.

The new, patent-pending Validation component addresses issues such as accessibility, content compliance and quality guidelines. These built-in capabilities meet many mandated goals and standards, such as ADA 508 and WCAG, which provide guidelines for the creation of websites that are accessible to people with disabilities. They also help to enforce brand and content consistency for organizations that have large numbers of website contributors.

Pricing and Availability
Sitecore Web CMS 6.0 is available immediately. Prices start from £7,000 for a system with one server and up to three concurrent users, scaling thereafter according to the number of servers and users required.

To see a demonstration of Sitecore’s new Web CMS 6.0, please visit:
www.sitecore.net/Demo.aspx

About Sitecore
Sitecore’s Web Content Management System (CMS) and portal software solutions enable companies to deliver compelling web experiences. Sitecore’s award-winning CMS software makes it easy for businesses to create and keep up-to-date dynamic, full featured Web sites of all types. Sitecore’s industry leading flexibility and scalability allows companies to better leverage their content to improve customer experience and drive business growth. Thousands of public and private organizations, including national governments and Fortune 500 companies utilize Sitecore solutions for their Web sites. These organizations have created and now manage over 5000 dynamic Web sites with Sitecore including Microsoft, Sara Lee, Siemens, Omni Hotels, DVLA, Cabinet Office, WebTrends, Manchester United, Chester Zoo, Bristol Airport and The Science Museum.
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