We release SiteFactory CMS 5.0

Yesterday we officially released a new major version of SiteFactory CMS. It was announced at a seminar a few weeks ago, when the attendants got their hands on the new version.

Main focus when developing the new version

In this version we focused on scalability, speed optimization and providing an even greater user experience.

Scalability

Mindbite Core Foundation Server, which is the core system that SiteFactory CMS is built upon, is extremely scalable. By using special configuration files we can inject new views at any location in the system to extend the functionality in a customer’s installation. All added content and functionality automatically connects with the core security system so the owner can apply permissions for the new content.

This is however not a new feature, it has in fact been there since the first version (and improved in several versions back). In SiteFactory CMS 5.0 we improved the scalability by creating Isolated Modules. The Isolated Modules works like Apps in modern cell phones. They can utilize all functionality in the system but they have their own configuration files for settings and security. They also have their own resources and translation files. Widgets can be developed and packaged with Isolated Modules to bring information to the Dashboard.

Speed optimization

In every new version of SiteFactory CMS we try our best to improve its performance. This time we found a new way to optimize the public website. In most cases the loading time was improved to twice as fast as before. In one scenario it improved the loading time by 1600 %.

Greater user experience

Our focus has always been to provide a user-friendly UI/UX. SiteFactory CMS 5.0 has got a complete overhaul in both the interface and the structure. A new menu system gives the user a better overview over the system. It’s both easier to work with and to find what you’re looking for. These changes also gives us the ability to create even larger customer systems.

The first thing the users see when signing in is the brand new dashboard. For the moment all installations comes with six widgets displaying information about the system and their websites. Further widgets will be deployed later on. Widgets can also be developed for each customer.

Deployment

All SiteFactory CMS customers will, as always, get all these new features.

We will start deploying SiteFactory CMS 5.0 to customer sites this week. The new version will be deployed to every site automatically through our Update Service.

Closing comments

You can expect further posts with more detailed information about the new version.