As customer tastes change, organizations must regularly update their technology solutions, especially when it comes to dynamic online platforms. With new solutions being released regularly, new updates will need to be implemented to add engagement and sales opportunities. This was the challenge of a leading financial services firm which had an older version of WebSphere […]
Digital Experience
AEM Touch UI Dialog Validation New Best Practice: Use Foundation-Validation
Oftentimes, AEM developers will be asked to develop a validator for the component dialog. Back in the Classic UI dialog days, you would probably write a JavaScript function for dialog before submitting an event. In Touch UI dialog, if you’ve Googled around, you probably found a lot articles/codes to use jQuery based validator, i.e. $.validator.register({}). Recently, I […]
5 Reasons You Should Use Watson Content Hub
IBM Watson Content Hub (WCH) is a cloud-based content management system (CMS) which allows you to manage and publish full website experiences or deliver headless content to your web and mobile experiences. The initial product was launched in December, 2016 and in less than a year has positioned itself as a leading cloud based CMS. […]
How to Install IBM WebSphere Portal 9 on Ubuntu
The prerequisite to install WebSphere Portal 9 on Ubuntu: Install Ubuntu 16.04 LTS operating system. Install IBM Installation Manager 1.8.5 or higher. (If you are running on a lower version of installation manager then upgrade it before starting the installation.) Download below eAssembly or part number separately for Portal 9 installation. You can download CJ1A3ML […]
Mastering the AEM Dispatcher Part 4: Sharing Content with SSI
We’re delving deeper into the AEM Dispatcher as we continue in the series, Mastering the AEM Dispatcher. In this post, we’ll discuss how to share content with non-AEM applications in the Dispatcher using SSI includes. Integrating AEM and non-AEM websites is tricky. To create a consistent look and feel, you need to share the stylesheets, header, […]
Mastering the AEM Dispatcher Part 3: Shared Configurations
This is the third post in the series Mastering the AEM Dispatcher where we delve into the mysteries of this opaque technology. In this post, we’ll discuss how to set up configuration variables in the AEM Dispatcher to reduce redundancy and make it easy to compare and sync configuration files across environments. The Starting […]
5 Digital Experience Fears to Overcome this Halloween
In the age of customer obsession, nothing is worse than a bad customer experience gone viral. Whether it’s a package arriving late, rude service people, or ignored product defections, headline-hungry newsrooms and vigilant everyday individuals pick up experiences quickly and won’t hold back in their stinging criticisms. Thankfully, there are paths around these fears. In […]
Things to Look Out for When Upgrading to AEM 6.3
If you have been using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to host your sites for a while, and are now looking to upgrade to AEM 6.3 (whether considering an in-place upgrade or a fresh new install), I am sure you’ve already found some good public documentation from Adobe. (If you are wondering if you should upgrade, here are […]
Mastering the AEM Dispatcher Part 1: Debugging the Dispatcher
Loch Ness, the Bermuda Triangle, and the AEM Dispatcher; three great mysteries of our time! Despite playing a critical role in Adobe project, the AEM Dispatcher is a black box. In this series of blog posts, I’ll tear back the veil concealing the AEM Dispatcher and help you master this essential tool! In this first post, we’ll discuss how to […]
So You Thought the Internet of Things Didn’t Apply to You?
Wondering if this IoT business applies to you and your business? I’m sure you’re not alone, but this quick blog will hopefully start change your mind that it does. For more information, please click here to read “The Why, What and How of IoT – 50+ examples across 11 Industries.” The goal of this blog […]
RTE Validation for AEM 6.2, The Right Way
I’ve looked far and wide for an RTE validation solution that is straightforward and easy to share between teams. The examples I found online seemed like patches or half-solutions that would break in the next AEM version, or when used in complex dialogs. So I set out to write one myself following my newly acquired […]
How to Tie Event Marketing with Your Digital Experience
Every Fall, the calendars of marketing managers across the country fill up with invitations to conferences and trade-shows. Lured by the promise of sales, networking, swag bags, and more, many of these conferences bring together industry professionals to push forward thought leadership, new products, and ideas. Planning a conference is hard work, requiring the collaboration […]