This TechWhirl area offers answers to a wide range of questions about content management systems. Our goal is to arm you with the knowledge you need so that you can build a business case, calculate ROI, select, and implement a content management system (CMS) that will meet your organization's needs. From beginner to expert, you can find what you need here.

According to Wikipedia, a content management system is "a computer program that allows publishing, editing and modifying content as well as maintenance from a central interface." This broad definition makes sense from an IT and from an overall business perspective. But getting from definition to a working and usable content management solution requires knowledge and planning. Selecting the right content management tool is essential, because it's often the "brain" that ties everything about your information assets together. However, good content management starts long before you requisition a new system.