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Microsoft Content Management Server (MCMS) is a discontinued Microsoft product intended for small to medium enterprises that require content management functionality on their web site, intranet or portal.
Microsoft Content Management Server was originally developed by a Canadian software company named NCompass Labs Inc. It was first marketed as ActiveEnterprise in 1997 [1] and later changed its name to NCompass Resolution. [2] In 2001 NCompass Labs was purchased by Microsoft for $36 million dollars [3] and the product was re-released under MCMS branding. [4]
Some of the features offered by this product: [4]
The web content management capabilities of MCMS 2002 were integrated into Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. [5] New functionality such as Enterprise Content Management, Business Intelligence, and search has also been included. Mainstream support ended 14 April 2009, and extended support ended 8 April 2014. [6]
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