Web Content Management on Java: Magnolia and Serena Software

Author(s): George Goodall

The Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of nine market leading Web Content Management (WCM) solutions for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). The evaluation included two Java-based solutions: Magnolia and Serena Software's Collage. The evaluation examines specific strengths and weaknesses of these tools to determine their suitability for an organization implementing a WCM system.

This research note outlines several key points, including:

  • The vendor/project's position in the world of WCM offerings.
  • A description of the Java-based WCM solutions.
  • Specific product strengths and challenges for each solution.

There are several Java-based WCM offerings for SMEs. Serena Software offers a commercial selection and Magnolia is an open source option.  Info-Tech placed Serena Software's Collage in the Competitor Zone. Magnolia remains a challenger but has considerable potential.