Web Content Management Systems (WCMS) consist of applications used to create, manage, store and deploy content on the Web, including text, graphics, video or audio, an application code. Web Content Management Systems are often a component of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Solutions. However, this standard is focused specifically on technologies that may provide basic web content management services.
The NIH enterprise has multiple WCMS applications within its baseline today. However, there are internal and market drivers that will drive organizations within NIH to reassess their WCMS strategy and portfolios. Given that organizations across the enterprise will require both large-scale and small-scale WCMS implementations; this standard includes a portfolio of large- and small-scale WCMS solutions. As with all electronic and information technology used by the Federal Government, it is required that these products be verified for 508 compliance.