Hi Frank <>More than "content", its "data", so no need for version control, in my opinion (changes on business data should be registered in the system, but it's not the same).<>
1) I was referring to the CM function here, as Brendan says 'which seemed to do much of what I think I would want it to do," (not better specified what he needs) If the enterprise portal technology supports CM functions, I think Brendan needs to be very clear to what extent I think it is relatively easy for any enterprise software these days to add a layer of content authoring/editing functions to existing software, if that is what is needed, but it may not supply the full extent of CM functionalities. I also see a trend towards pure CMS technology opening up to various applications. That makes sense. 2) What I see happening is that 'content' is complementing 'data' - and viceversa . Knowledge is everywhere, and surely not it one type of repository only. Also, from the systems viewpoint I consider content as data, but that is my vision of the world, no need to be shared. I think 'is content data' dilemma has already been widely discussed. Of course the ERP vendor will try to sell you the Portal as a bundle with the ERP, but that's another story, and still 2 different products / set of functionality. Yes, this is why clearcut requirements are the basis of this judgement. But we know that. Cheers pdm Content-wire.com Best Regards, Franck Lumpe Iberplus Internet, S.L. www.iberplus.es "E-Business Consultants" ----- Original Message ----- From: "CM News" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Foley, Brendan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 1:30 PM Subject: RE: [cms-list] PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal > <> > So out of the blue I get called into a meeting by the VP to see a demo of > PeopleSoft's Enterprise Portal, which seemed to do much of what I think I > would want it to do, and more beautifully the money to purchase this would > come out of our PeopleSoft budget, ....I am thus inclined to take the bait, > but as part of my due dilligence, would > like to know if anyone has implemented this and has feedback in either > direction on whether it delivers what it promises. <> > > > Brendan > About a year ago, after researching the CM space for a couple of years, it > became clear to me that portal/enterprise planning/CMS technology were > destined to converge. Since then, there have been many alliances among > leaders in the respective segments, to ensure interoperability. It has also > become clear over the past twelve months that product development in the > respective segments has been directed towards extending the functionality of > the respective products, so that now some CMS can perform CRM functions > (campaign management for example) and some Portal technology can deliver CM > functions, like authoring, publishing, etc. > This is obviously showing that way technology is maturing, although we are > not quite clear what the long term consequences might be for individual > players. > I have a notional knowledge enterprise portal technology, and I know > Peoplesoft are market leaders etc. > As far as 'would it do what it promises' depends entirely on your functional > specs. If I were you I would compile two different lists of requirements, > one rigorously for CM requirements, one for ERP requirements, then evaluate > how the product meets those criteria in comparison to other products. > I would be very interested to find out how ERP technology delivers 'pure' CM > functions, like content version control for example. I would speculate that > while such a product could meet 'generic' CM tasks, it may not provide > sophisticated content lifecycle mechanisms as an advanced CM product. > But then again, maybe your case does not require advanced content lifecycle > mechanisms. > Let me know what you find out, I am interested > Paola DM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > http://cms-list.org/ > trim your replies for good karma. > > -- > http://cms-list.org/ > trim your replies for good karma. > -- http://cms-list.org/ trim your replies for good karma.
