avarto systems chooses contentXXL as CMS for the Internet and Intranet Portal of the cosmetic firm SAINTE BEAUTÈ

“For us the top priority was technological compatibility between our .NET online shop solution and the selected CMS”, explained Siegfried Berger, Project Leader NMA-E, Web and Database Solutions at arvato systems. “Apart from developing our own solution, we were also considering using a standard solution. Klaus Sierp, the Project Leader responsible for inmediaONE] made us aware of Microsoft. NET based CMS contentXXL. This product’s range of out-of-the-box functions and the possibility of a close connection to our own individual project (interfacing), particularly in the area of .NET, made it very attractive to us. In the end the cost-value-ratio of contentXXL was definitely better than developing something in-house” continued Berger.

As the IT service provider avarto systems is responsible for everything concerning IT matters within the Bertelsmann Group. In addition, the company from Gütersloh also looks after external companies in the field of telecommunications, Internet / e-commerce media and entertainment. avarto systems needed to implement a new Internet and intranet portal as well as an e-commerce solution for the commercial sales of cosmetics and skincare products for inmediaONE] GmbH and its cosmetic business SAINTE BEAUTÉ. During implementation of the web shop application the decision was made to use an in-house developed .NET application based on Microsoft Commerce Server 2007, however the choice of a suitable CMS was initially still open.

Fig.: an Inter- and Intranet portal for arvato-systems client SAINTE BEAUTÉ

About  arvato systems GmbH
arvato systems is an international subsidiary company of avarto AG, the media and communications service provider of Bertelsmann AG. The IT service provider sets standards with its solutions in the application, management and distribution of media. Focusing on the area of telecommunications, Internet/e-commerce, media and entertainment (TIME) customers are offered a comprehensive service.  Far-reaching branch knowledge, 30 years of experience and innovative technology builds the basis for optimal products and solutions. Apart from consulting, development and integration; the management and operation of applications and systems are included among the services offered. Globally networked with branches in Asia, Europe and North America the possibility is available to implement projects worldwide.