Ibexa modernizes the lifecycle of its DXP

What is this change about? What are the different update procedures and what impact will it have on the different stakeholders?

The fast pace of technological advancements we are immersed in translates into increased pressure on improving platforms. Every manufacturer should be able to combine innovation and reliability.And this has led Ibexa to rethink the conception of its life cycle, completely modifying its versioning model.

What has changed?

Previously, If a customer wanted to take advantage of the innovation generated between LTS versions, they should update with Fast Track versions.By doing so, you would lose the long-term support warranty, as it is only offered on LTS versions.

In practice, few clients could benefit from the innovation generated between LTS periods, and only security fixes that could appear between versions were installed. Let's remember that LTS versions were the only ones maintained by the manufacturer.

The classic model

Starting from version 5 This approach changes radically.Since the Fast Track versions are disappearing and the entire model is based on LTS versions that can expand functionality through two procedures. These are:

- LTS Updates

- Add-Ons

The new model

What are LTS Updates?

LTS updates are Designed to improve the existing platform., adding new features on top of Ibexa. You can install them at any time and be sure that they will be part of the next release.

This means that when the time for the update comes, you will be able to transition without having to reinstall or configure them manually. In any LTS update, long-term support remains valid.

With the changes, Customers can follow a higher innovation pattern by integrating new features. without compromising the stability of the LTS versionI'm here to help! Just provide me with the text you'd like me to translate into English.

As examples of updates, we can mention:

• AI CapabilitiesIntegration of AI functionalities in various parts of the system, improving user experience and automating tasks.
• Improvements in Commerce: Expansion of the Commerce offering, adding features such as discounts and tracking of price history.
• Real-time collaborationEnabling teams to edit and collaborate in real time.

What are Add-Ons?

While LTS updates enhance the intrinsic capabilities of the DXP, Add-ons are designed to add parallel functionalities. To the Ibexa ecosystem and, therefore, to improve and expand the reach of the DXP towards the other Martech solutions of the QNTM group.

As examples of Add-Ons we can mention:

• Ibexa CDP: Unify and leverage customer data to provide a complete and personalized omnichannel experience.
• QNTM Connect: Automate your business processes and connect enterprise applications.
• Ibexa Engage: Collect data from end users with interactive questionnaires, giveaways, and surveys to better understand your customers.

For more information, we recommend reading the document. official post from Ibexa published by their CTO, Łukasz SerwatkaCould you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate into English?

What is our assessment of this change?

Infinitum Digital values this change very positively, since It will enhance the innovation potential of our clients Ibexa.In many cases, we have seen appealing features in Fast Track versions that must wait before being installed, but this fact will not be repeated.

Ibexa takes a firm step towards greater assumption of responsibility for the product and allows for a continuous cycle of innovation between the customer, implementer, and manufacturer.

What are the advantages according to our customers' profiles?

In terms of advantages for the different stakeholders, we can mention:

• Digital Transformation Managers (CDO)It will bring an enhanced innovation cycle and a higher capacity to deliver solutions. The model brings them closer to a more holistic vision of the customer experience.

• Chief Technology Officers and Chief Information Officers (CTO / CIO): They will be able to offer more flexibility in the roadmap and better adaptation to the new business needs without compromising security and stability.

• Chief Marketing Officers and content managersYour business requests can be implemented more quickly and can benefit greatly by integrating pieces of the QNTM Martech ecosystem such as Marketing Automation and CDP, Mobile Marketing. One of the great advantages of the add-ons is that interoperability between solutions is guaranteed by the QNTM Group.

Infinitum Digital: Ibexa Gold partner, a leader in Spain both in terms of number of clients and volume of business and certified staff. Contact us to implement your Ibexa projectI'm here to help! Just provide me with the text you would like me to translate into English.