Why Choose MySource Matrix Open Source CMS?

MySource Matrix is Open Source Software

The MySource Matrix Open Source CMS is strongly focused on market dynamics and can generate new answers faster than proprietary software. If there is a change in technology direction or a new opportunity is identified, Squiz and MySource Matrix can provide a solution fast.

MySource Matrix is a Supported Open Source CMS

As a Supported Open Source CMS, MySource Matrix costs nothing to acquire, deploy and replicate. It is distributed under an open source licence, and is free to download, use, copy and customise. This enables customers to realise new value in their web content management processes by focusing budgets and development work on those things that contribute most to project success, such as custom development, training, project management, system design, SLAs and support.

MySource Matrix does not require per-user or per site licensing fees

MySource Matrix does not require per-user licensing fees and can be readily scaled for an unlimited number of users and sites running from one single install. MySource Matrix makes installation across multiple servers a cost-effective means of serving large numbers of web objects providing a scaleable solution for the future. Further information on optimal platform architecture options is available on request.

MySource Matrix supports accessible and standards compliant sites

MySource Matrix uses design templates to give site developers the greatest flexibility to code a site to meet W3C web standards and WCAG accessibility guidelines and to ensure compatibility with a range of web browsers. Squiz works with clients who need to comply with the standards and guidelines defined by the W3C. Squiz implementers can provide advice on the different levels of accessibility conformance (Priority A, AA and AAA) and can also build sites to meet the additional accessibility expectations if required.

MySource Matrix is being continually refined to meet client requirements

When a client engages Squiz to add new functionality to MySource Matrix – all users receive the benefit when it is added to the next scheduled release. This means the development of MySource Matrix is driven by user need rather than the conventional software model where development is done largely in anticipation of demand.

MySource Matrix does not require knowledge of HTML

MySource Matrix does not require authors with knowledge of HTML. The Administration Interface uses a WYSIWYG editor, which presents the net effect of all specified authoring. Alternatively, the Simple Edit Interface (otherwise known as “in context” or “front-end editing”) allows general non-technical CMS users to author and edit content in a simple web page interface, with little or no training.

MySource Matrix is compatible with a wide range of standard operating environments

Because the MySource Matrix Open Source CMS is entirely browser based, it is compatible with a wide range of Standard Operating Environments (Windows, Linux, Mac and UNIX) the only requirement is a Java-enabled web browser like MS Internet Explorer (6 or 7) or Firefox (2) for content editing and administration tasks.

MySource Matrix meets Web 2.0 requirements

Web 2.0 is about open applications and services which will give organisations new ways to reach the widest possible audience through the use of open, standard web formats. MySource Matrix already delivers the required functionality such as RSS (Really Simple Syndication), XML (Extensible Mark Up Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Mark Up Language).

MySource Matrix features highly configurable workflow schema management

The approval process in MySource Matrix is managed through an intuitive user interface by a highly configurable workflow schema that does not require programming skill to operate. This ensures the appropriate checks and balances are made, so that no content can be published prematurely or inappropriately. Additionally, comprehensive audit logs are automatically generated for every change to every asset in the system. MySource Matrix provides a viewer that lets an administrator look at any logs in the system.