Hippo CMS vs Jahia

2016. E-commerce platform BloomReach acquired Hippo CMS



BloomReach, the e-commerce personalization platform powered by artificial intelligence, has completed the acquisition of Hippo, a provider of open-source enterprise content management solutions. Through this strategic partnership, BloomReach aims to offer a unified personalization platform that delivers highly relevant and tailored experiences to consumers while driving increased profitability for businesses. Over the years, Hippo has evolved from being solely focused on web content management to becoming a comprehensive digital experience and performance platform that analyzes both visitor and anonymous user data. By integrating BloomReach's machine-learning engine with Hippo's Java-based CMS technology, the combined solution will harness data and algorithmic intelligence to create personalized digital experiences for users.


2016. Hippo released on-demand Web CMS



The open-source web content management provider, Hippo, has introduced Hippo onDemand, a solution aimed at transforming digital business ecosystems into dynamic and adaptable digital experiences while harnessing the advantages of cloud technology. Users of this platform gain access to the complete Hippo enterprise stack, which includes features such as cross-channel capabilities and personalization, all within a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) framework. Sonja Kotrotsos, Hippo's director of product marketing, highlights the platform's ability to provide a ready-to-use cloud environment that eliminates the need for time-consuming custom builds or complex workarounds commonly associated with inflexible cloud CMS platforms. Hippo onDemand facilitates build freedom and flexibility through an open REST API-driven microservices architecture. It supports seamless integration with third-party data and business solutions while scaling to accommodate cross-channel expansion, as emphasized by company officials.


2015. Hippo CMS moves from collaboration to marketing



Hippo has unveiled the latest version of its content management platform, Hippo CMS 10. This new release marks a significant transition for Hippo, as it evolves from being primarily a productivity-focused foundation technology to a solution that emphasizes driving return on investment (ROI) through content performance. With Hippo 10, marketers gain a higher level of accountability regarding their utilization of content management and its impact on the bottom line. According to Hippo, a significant portion of content engagement occurs with anonymous users. Therefore, understanding their browsing behavior becomes crucial in order to effectively convert them. This is precisely what Hippo 10 aims to achieve. Rather than solely relying on traditional web analytics and analyzing individual content pieces, the new solution enables marketers to identify patterns and correlations between visitor behavior and demographics. This shift empowers marketers to prioritize their customers and focus on conversion strategies, moving beyond mere content-centric approaches.


2015. Hippo CMS integrates with Documentum



EMC and Hippo have officially announced a partnership today that involves the integration of Hippo CMS, an open-source web content management platform (Hippo CMS), with EMC Documentum, EMC's enterprise content management software (EMC Documentum). This collaboration allows EMC to enhance its content management capabilities without significant financial investments, while providing Hippo with access to a wider enterprise market and the ability to integrate with other tools within the EMC portfolio. Importantly, Hippo maintains its independence throughout this partnership. For EMC Documentum, a well-established brand striving to combat disruption in the content management market, the addition of Hippo offers a contemporary, open-source web content management solution specifically designed to assist users in effectively managing customer experience.


2015. Open source CMS Jahia raises $22.5M



Switzerland-based open source content management system (CMS) vendor Jahia has secured a $22.5 million investment to fuel its growth. The funds will primarily be utilized to expand Jahia's customer base, particularly in the enterprise sector. Furthermore, the investment will support the further development of Jahia's user experience platform and enhance its integration capabilities with third-party platforms. According to Gartner's recent Magic Quadrant for Horizontal Portals (registration required), Jahia was recognized as a Niche player for its Java platform that seamlessly combines Web CMS, document management, and portal functionalities. Gartner highlighted Jahia as one of the few vendors offering a unified portal and Web CMS, specifically designed to provide enterprises with flexibility for building and scaling portals, websites, and applications. Moreover, Gartner noted that Jahia's platform delivers exceptional value compared to many other vendors in the market.