Open-Source Content Management Systems

Open-source content management systems are not going to replace offerings from commercial vendors. They do, however, offer an increasingly viable alternative for many businesses looking to obtain a CMS. Open-source solutions should be evaluated side-by-side with commercial CMSs as part of a tender process. Judged on their merits, open-source solutions may prove to be the best solution for some organisations. In either case, the selection process must be driven by business requirements. If this approach is taken, choosing an open-source solution may prove to be a sound business option, not a 'religious' or 'political' decision.