I Hate My CMS ? The Perils and Promise of Modern Content Management Systems February 26, 2008

8:00 - 8:30 - Registration, light breakfast and networking
8:30 - 10:00 Panel Discussion

Cost: $20

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Hate Your CMS ? The Perils and Promises of Modern Day Content Management Systems:

No matter what type of website your company publishes, it’s likely that a content management system (CMS) is at the core of your operations. But while CMSes are among the most vital systems in digital businesses, they are also among the most cursed due to their limitations and idiosyncrasies.

In the early days of the web, many companies built their own systems, only later to standardize on one of the emerging commercial offerings. But now, with the popularity of open source, as well as the growing complexity of content operations, there is no clear path to CMS success. Some companies continue with the major vendors, while others take the custom development route. And there are a large number of viable open source platforms, particularly for smaller operations.

This panel attacks the CMS issue from all of those viewpoints, plus provides a perspective of a leading technology analyst. We explore both the technology and business issues surrounding CMS selection and operation, as well as inviting audience members to share their own “tales from the trenches.”

Panelists:

Kyle McNabb, Principal Analyst, Forrester Research
Tim Peters, Managing Director, Leading Hotels of the World/LHW.com
Albert Lee, Director of Technology, New York Magazine

Moderated by Joe Galarneau, CTO of Thomas Publishing

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