Whats the difference between Web CMS and Portals?
You can find a variety of definitions for content management systems and portals, and most of them will overlap; hence so much confusion in the marketplace. An enterprise portal generally delivers content so it can be consumed, but portal software also typically aggregates content and data from a variety of locations. Perhaps more importantly, portals are designed to deliver a variety of services as well: including search, collaboration, document management, business intelligence, business process management, and more. A web content management system generally supports the production of content, but some products deliver content as well, which can make them “portal-like.” This is especially the case in the open-source world, where the systems often grew out of dynamic page delivery systems. In the marketplace, you’ll find distinct portal and content management products, although some vendors offer both. For a list of portal products, click here on our Enterprise Information Watch servi
