SDL Tridion
SDL Tridion is mainly known for its Web Content Management System used to Create International and multi-lingual websites.
Its customer base includes Canon, KLM, Unilever, Yamaha, VisitBritain, Ricoh, Suzuki, Scania AB, The Emirates Group, Lexus, Virgin Atlantic, ABN AMRO, ING Real Estate, DNV, RSPB, Suzuki, Renault F1, Toyota, Unica, Philippine Airlines, Disneyland Resort Paris, Orient Express, and the State of Minnesota.
A community of consultants, developers, translators and partners enriches SDL Tridion's offerings. SDL Tridion claims to have a broad network of system integration and marketing partners (including Accenture, Capgemini, Moving Interactive and Deloitte) and a large number of technology partners (including Autonomy, Microsoft, NetStat, WebTrends and IBM).
As is the case with other Web Content Management Systems, SDL Tridion has its strengths and weaknesses. For a more detailed view on this, independent reports from CMS Watch or Forrester Research are recommended (see links below).
Company history
Tridion was founded in 1999 by ex-employees of Twinspark (a Dutch services organisation). In 2000, Tridion expanded into other European countries and has since opened offices in the USA and in Asia-Pacific.
Tridion was until May 2007 a private company when it was acquired by SDL plc. Its financial records show it to be profitable for several years now, and the company expanded notably throughout 2007–2008.
In October 2008, SDL Tridion appointed a new CEO, Jan Jaap Kolleman, who replaced Pieter Varkevisser. Pieter Varkevisser had been CEO of SDL Tridion for 4.5 years.
In December 2008, SDL Tridion launched SDL Tridion World aimed at serving their community of customers and partners with free downloads, technical articles and access to online support.
References
1. SDL Tridion Leads In WCM For External Sites - The Forrester Wave Vendor Summary, Q3 2007
2. InfoWorld Review: Tridion R5 - InfoWorld Product Review, July 2007
3. What InfoWorld didn't tell you about Tridion - CMS Watch, Jan 2008
4. In-depth Review: SDL Tridion R5 CMS - CMSWire, July 2008
5. Tridion Recognised As a Market Leader By Independent Research Firm- The Forrester Wave: Web Content Management, Q1 2005
6. Official Tridion Website - Home Page of SDL Tridion
7. SDL Tridion appoints new CEO - SDL Tridion website, October 2008
8. History and Vision of SDL Tridion