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OpenWGA

by Innovation Gate · Since N/A
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Quick facts
VendorInnovation Gate
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
Location40878 Ratingen Wallstraße 16 Germany
Countries servedGlobal
Languages18
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About OpenWGA

OpenWGA by Innovation Gate GmbH is a Java-based content management system (CMS) designed to support enterprise-grade web applications and content-driven platforms.

OpenWGA by Innovation Gate GmbH is a Java-based content management system (CMS) designed to support enterprise-grade web applications and content-driven platforms. As a Java CMS, OpenWGA focuses on flexibility, scalability, and integration capabilities, making it suitable for organizations that require a robust backend for managing complex digital experiences. Its core features include content modeling, workflow management, role-based permissions, and strong API support, enabling developers to build dynamic and customizable web solutions.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The inline editing feels natural, letting you fix typos and layouts directly on the page without annoying pop-ups.
  • It plays very nicely with old-school corporate tech like Lotus Domino and LDAP that many other CMSs ignore.
  • Developers can stick to JavaScript for templates, which is a huge relief compared to wrestling with raw Java code.
  • The clustering tools are rock solid, meaning your site stays up even if a server decides to quit.
  • Having a dedicated Eclipse-based studio means you aren't hunting for plugins to get your work done.
Cons
  • Being tied to an Eclipse-based environment feels a bit heavy and dated for developers who prefer modern, light editors.
  • The 3-panel UI layout might feel a bit cluttered or overwhelming for beginners used to simpler blogging tools.
  • You’ll need a specialized team that understands Java environments to handle the initial setup and server maintenance.
  • The focus on "Enterprise" features means it’s likely overkill if you just want to launch a basic marketing site.
  • Finding a large community of third-party developers might be harder compared to more mainstream platforms like WordPress.

Features

Key features

Real WYSIWYG Inline Editing

Authors can edit content directly on the page without pop-up forms, ensuring precise control over layouts, line breaks, and image sizes.

OpenWGA Developer Studio

This Eclipse-based IDE provides a comprehensive suite of tools specifically designed to streamline the creation, deployment, and sharing of web applications.

Secure Cluster Architecture

The platform includes a robust framework for session replication and distributed task execution to ensure high availability for business-critical sites.

Adaptive Image Management

The system automatically generates and serves optimized image variants and retina-ready derivatives based on the visitor's device and design requirements.

Deep Backend Integration

It offers native connectivity for LDAP, Lotus Domino, SPNEGO Single Sign-On, and CMIS to seamlessly bridge the CMS with enterprise infrastructure.

No-Java Templating

Developers can build complex web applications using only tags and server-side JavaScript, eliminating the need for Java code within templates.

Additional features

Open Source Java Platform

The software provides a transparent and extensible foundation built on Java enterprise technology for building web applications.

Real WYSIWYG Interface

This feature allows for true inline editing where authors see exactly how text and media will appear in the final design.

Paragraph and Layout Control

Authors gain granular control over table widths, line breaks, and paragraph lengths to maintain design integrity.

Tag-Based Templating

The system uses a simplified tag system combined with server-side JavaScript to make template development more accessible.

OpenWGA Developer Studio

An integrated development environment based on Eclipse that manages the entire lifecycle of CMS application development.

Cluster Management Framework

This tool handles secure communication between servers and manages distributed tasks across a network.

Session Replication

The platform includes optimized resource handling to keep user sessions active and consistent across multiple server nodes.

WAN/Geo-Clustering Support

When paired with platforms like Percona XtraDB, the CMS can operate reliably across geographically distributed data centers.

Adaptive Images

The software automatically creates multiple versions of uploaded images to serve the best resolution for different screen types.

Retina Display Optimization

Specific image derivatives are managed to ensure high-definition visuals on supported modern displays.

3-Panel Authoring UI

The user interface mimics desktop applications like PowerPoint to provide a familiar and intuitive navigation experience for creators.

Drag-and-Drop Functionality

Users can restructure site hierarchies, upload files, and create links through simple mouse movements.

Content Modules

This modular concept gives authors high flexibility in how they structure and reuse different parts of their web pages.

LDAP Connectivity

The system integrates with directory services to manage user authentication and organizational data.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
18
Interface languages
14
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishGermanSpanishFrenchItalianDutchPortugueseChineseJapaneseRussianSwedishDanishNorwegianFinnishPolishCzechSlovakHungarian.

Billing currencies

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