Squiz

MySource Matrix is an enterprise class Content Management System (CMS) that can be scaled to meet the most demanding requirements imaginable. It has helped to create Internet sites, Intranets, Extranets and Portals for more than 400 clients’ world wide. For detailed information about MySource Matrix please visit the dedicated website at http://matrix.squiz.net.

Here are some compelling reasons to choose MySource Matrix:

MySource Matrix is an open source CMS developed in Australia and exported to the world

MySource Matrix is strongly focused on market dynamics and can generate new answers faster than proprietary software can. If there is a change in technology direction or a new opportunity is identified, Squiz and MySource Matrix can provide a solution fast.

MySource Matrix is the most widely used CMS within the Australian Federal and State Governments

MySource Matrix has a well-earned reputation as the most widely used CMS within Australian Federal and State Governments. MySource Matrix is well represented within the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, and is enjoying an increasing presence within local government with many new implementations this year in Australia and New Zealand.

MySource Matrix does not attract per-user or per site licensing fees

MySource Matrix does not attract per-user licensing fees and can be readily scaled for an unlimited number of users and sites running from one single install. MySource Matrix makes installation across multiple servers a cost-effective means of serving large numbers of web objects providing a scaleable solution for the future. Further information on optimal platform architecture options is available on request.

MySource Matrix supports accessible and standards compliant sites

MySource Matrix’s use of design templates gives site developers the greatest flexibility to code a site to meet W3C web standards and WCAG accessibility guidelines and to ensure compatibility with a range of web browsers. Squiz works with its clients needing to comply with the standards and guidelines defined by the Australian Government Information Office (AGIMO) in the publication “Australian Government Web Publishing Guide”. Squiz implementers can provide advice on the different levels of accessibility conformance (Priority A, AA and AAA) and can also build sites to meet the additional accessibility expectations of Vision Australia if required

MySource Matrix is being continually refined to meet client requirements

When a client engages Squiz to add new functionality to MySource Matrix – all users receive the benefit when this functionality is added to the next scheduled release. This means the development of MySource Matrix is driven by user need rather than the conventional software model where development is done largely in anticipation of demand.
MySource Matrix does not require knowledge of HTML.
MySource Matrix does not require authors with knowledge of HTML. The Administration Interface uses a WYSIWYG editor, which presents the net effect of all specified authoring. Alternatively, the Simple Edit Interface (otherwise known as “in context” or “front-end editing”) allows general non-technical CMS users to author and edit content in a simple web page interface, with little or no training.

MySource Matrix is compatible with a wide range of Standard Operating Environments

Because MySource Matrix is entirely browser based it is compatible with a wide range of Standard Operating Environments (Windows, Linux, Mac and UNIX) the only requirement is for a Java enabled web browser like MS Internet Explorer (6 or 7) or Firefox (2) for content editing and administration tasks

MySource Matrix meets Web 2.0 requirements

Web 2.0 is about open applications and services which will give organisations new ways to reach the widest possible audience through the use of open, standard web formats. MySource Matrix already delivers the required functionality such as RSS (Really Simple Syndication), XML (Extensible Mark Up Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Mark Up Language).

MySource Matrix features highly configurable workflow schema management

The approval process in MySource Matrix is managed through an intuitive user interface by a highly configurable workflow schema that does not require programming skill to operate. This ensures the appropriate checks and balances are made, so no content can be published prematurely or inappropriately. Additionally, comprehensive audit logs are automatically generated of every change to every asset in the system. MySource Matrix provides a log viewer that lets an administrator look at any logs in the system.