Microsoft's SharePoint is gaining a lot of attention from both the media and prospects. But it's not the only portal offering on the market. Competitive offerings are available from a wide range of vendors. There are even several open source options. This profusion of products threatens to overwhelm many IT managers currently going through the process of selecting a portal solution.
The Vendor Landscape offers a snapshot of different portal solutions. Specifically, this note includes:
- A taxonomy demonstrating the composition of the portal market.
- Brief reviews of 15 different portal offerings.
There is a lot of choice within the portal marketplace. Align the choice of portal product with the overall development strategy of the enterprise. This consideration will become increasingly important as portals continue to evolve from products to platforms.