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A Catalog System lets you import, export, create and manage online catalogs. Developers use the Commerce Server Catalog System APIs to define products, categories, base catalogs, and virtual catalogs.
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A Content Tree is another way of describing the hierarchical repository structure that contains your site content, information architecture, and system settings.
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Sitecore developed strategic maps that they use to model future market developments.
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HP acquired enterprise software company Autonomy in 2011.
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Adobe acquired web content management software company DAY in 2010.
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According to an interview with the Vice President of Microsoft Paul Maritz from June 17, 1996, Microsoft saved 12–24 months on development time.
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In transaction-based software, search engine optimization (SEO) is the primary transaction driver, with little focus on user identity, meaning no personalized marketing, etc.
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Microsoft Azure is an open, flexible, enterprise-grade cloud computing platform.
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The length of time it takes from a product being conceived until its being available for sale.
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Henningsson, S., Nishu, N. (2019). Sitecore: Retaining Technological Leadership Through Digital Tech Acquisitions. In: Urbach, N., Röglinger, M. (eds) Digitalization Cases. Management for Professionals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95273-4_10
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