Observed Signal · Jul 7, 2023 · Product Launch · Source: CMSWire · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Umbraco Codegarden 2023: Commerce, Headless, Cloud Updates
Umbraco's annual Codegarden conference in Denmark showcased the open-source CMS platform's expansion into ecommerce and composable DXP territory. Key announcements included Umbraco Commerce, a rebrand of the Vendr solution from acquired agency Outfield Digital, and a new Content Delivery API in Umbraco 12 for headless publishing. Umbraco Cloud received upgrades such as CI/CD integration and a sustainability dashboard. The company also highlighted its growth since Swedish investor Monterro took a majority stake in 2021, and outlined a roadmap featuring a new backoffice and enhanced block editors. These moves position Umbraco as a more competitive alternative to larger digital experience platforms.
Umbraco's expansion into ecommerce and headless CMS is notable for its ecosystem but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Umbraco announced Umbraco Commerce, a rebrand of the Vendr ecommerce solution from acquired agency Outfield Digital.
- Umbraco 12 will introduce a new Content Delivery API for headless publishing.
- Umbraco Cloud is adding CI/CD integration and a sustainability dashboard.
- Swedish investor Monterro acquired a majority stake in Umbraco in 2021.
- Umbraco launched a sustainability team and its first Impact Report in May/June 2023.
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