Internet platform for the online activities of Gruner + Jahr International Magazines

Overview

Varying and in many cases proprietary CMS solutions had been deployed in the various countries prior to the project start. This made the adaption and development complex and posed particular challenges; especially to small countries. The project objective was to implement a white label common platform (consisting of a CMS and a delivery platform), enabling all regional companies of G+J International Magazines to quickly and cost-efficiently develop a CMS-based online presence. The support of all common standards was a basic requirement, just like the integration of existing platforms and developments.

The solution in detail

 silver.solutions realised the CMS part of the project based on the enterprise content management system by Ibexa. The overall editorial content of the respective websites is stored in Ibexa Content.

The actual presentation is provided by a content delivery system based on Symfony framework which was realised in-house by Gruner+Jahr. In addition to the editorial content, the international G+J websites are complemented with extensive community functions, like feedback and surveys through the framework.

 The content delivery system is constantly synchronised in real time with the CMS.

The combination of CMS and Symfony offers G+J essential benefits. Th CMS e.g. contributes all functions of an effective content management system, like e.g. version management, user administration and workflows to the project, while Symfony as the website framework allows for a more efficient and faster page delivery.
eltern international was the first project to be implemented based on the new platform. More websites followed. Meanwhile, a.o., GEO International was realised using the new platform.

Why Ibexa?

• The CMS meets the requirements for a standard software with a modular concept.
• The international approach was critical for the publishing house due to its international orientation.
• The ease-of-use of Ibexa Content facilitates a rollout to other countries.
• Open interfaces enable individual adjustments and optimal system integration with existing platforms.