Content Management System Selection

There is no single best Content Management System (CMS). Instead, each CMS product has a mix of strengths and weaknesses that are derived from its underlying architectural model or market position. This applies equally to products in all price ranges, from small-scale CMS offerings to large 'enterprise' products.

The content management marketplace is comparatively young compared to other IT systems, and is still undergoing rapid evolution. A few years ago there were a small number of vendors, but recently the marketplace has grown rapidly with the entry of a large number of new products.

The challenge is for agencies to select a product that best matches their unique needs, while mitigating the risks inherent in the current marketplace.

Why Must I?

There are no mandatory Australian Government requirements directly related to this topic. However, Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines will apply.

• Procurement Policy Information for Australian Government Agencies (Department of Finance and Deregulation)
  

How Do I?

• Selecting a Content Management System (AGIMO, Better Practice Checklist)

Who Can Help?

• Content Management Community of Practice (AGIMO)
• Content Management Community of Practice discussion list (AGIMO)

For queries and assistance contact:

Better Practice
Australian Government Information Management Office
Department of Finance and Deregulation
better.practice@finance.gov.au

What's Related?

• Content Management
• Content Management System Implementation