SDL Tridion™, a best-in-class provider of enterprise Web Content Management (WCM) systems and solutions and part of the SDL Group, leader in Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, continues to demonstrate clear leadership in the WCM market with a Trend-Setting Product of 2009 Award from KMWorld, a highly-regarded publication dedicated to professionals in the content, document and knowledge management industry. The KMWorld award, SDL Tridion’s second award from the publication, follows the company’s recent leadership recognition from Forrester Research and The Gartner Group and underscores its solid reputation in the industry.

“They [the products selected] represent what we believe are the solutions that best exemplify the spirit of innovation demanded by the current economy, while providing their customers with the unique tools and capabilities to move and grow beyond the recession,” writes Hugh McKellar, KMWorld editor-in-chief, in the list introduction. “Some have been around for a while, a testimony to the limber execution of their initial mission of adaptability. Others are relatively new, and their uniqueness points to (what we believe should be) their wider adoption.”

2009 has been a momentous year for SDL Tridion. In June, Forrester positioned SDL Tridion as a “Leader” in Web Content Management (WCM) in a comprehensive study entitled, “The Forrester Wave: Web Content Management For External Sites.” Gartner followed in August, also recognizing SDL Tridion’s industry leadership in its “Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management.”

“We strive to align our WCM solutions with customer needs and market drivers,” says Jan Jaap Kolleman, SDL Tridion CEO. “Making the KMWorld Trend-Setting Products of 2009 list and earning such high praise from independent media and analysts demonstrates that we are right on target.  These achievements confirm that SDL Tridion provides enterprise level organizations with the tools they need to achieve online business objectives. Companies looking for an end-to-end solution for engaging customers on a global scale across multiple channels have a limited list of solutions to choose from. With our hard work, emphasis on innovation and customer service, SDL Tridion remains top of that list.”

The KMWorld Trend-Setting Products of 2009 are featured on the outlet’s Web site. Downloads of “The Forrester Wave: Web Content Management For External Sites” and Gartner’s “Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management” are available for free download by clicking the hyperlinks.