CMSs are in use for over two decades now. The technology landscape has changed vastly over these years. World needs a new type of CMS that will address the need of new tech stacks, devices and UI requirements.
Let’s quickly go through how Kentico cloud, a cloud-first headless CMS, fits in the new world.
Having a responsive website is no longer enough
Nowadays, customers are increasingly using mobile apps, virtual reality, augmented reality, chat, voice-controlled digital assistants, smart wearables, and various Internet of Things devices. If we are not connecting with customers through these new channels then we are missing an opportunity.
Traditional web-oriented approach is not enough
We need a new type of CMS that is built for omni-channel content management and delivery from the very beginning. A promise that the headless CMS lives up to. Headless CMS focuses on content management and provides an Application Programming Interface (API) that makes the content available on any device and any platform.
Bringing in the agility and flexibility
As part of your digital transformation, we must need to be much more agile and test new ideas in a matter of days, not months. An on-premise CMS may slow you down as you find yourself waiting for IT to provision the infrastructure.
The headless architecture enables vendors to provide a CMS in a true Software as a Service model, which wasn’t possible before, which means you can get started immediately and quickly deploy your applications.
CMS that enhances engagement over multiple channels
Cloud-first headless CMS is the next generation in content management for brands that want to stay ahead of the curve by engaging customers in the growing number of channels.
Summary
Cloud-first headless CMS is the future. It combines the agility of a cloud-based solution with the unlimited flexibility of API-first architecture.
In 2016, Kentico software introduced a new product: Kentico Cloud - the cloud-first headless CMS. Kentico Cloud was built from scratch with a new vision: to create a CMS that would go beyond websites and allow people to create content and deliver personalized experiences across any channel. This makes Kentico suitable for today’s world.