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ADOBE AEM TRANSITION

Unleash your growth with Sitecore XM Cloud

Tired of overpaying for Adobe AEM's complexity? Achieve faster time to value with the modern enterprise SaaS solution.
ADOBE AEM IS DRAGGING YOU DOWN

Get an enterprise DXP built to deliver faster results.

Adobe AEM continues to fall behind in innovation and scalability, and is no longer ranked as the leading DXP. Its heavyweight monolithic architecture results in complex deployments with notoriously sluggish launches, leaving you to be left in the dust by leaner competitors who can spin up campaigns overnight - and at a fraction of the cost. 

Go further, faster with Sitecore XM Cloud  

Sitecore XM Cloud was born in the cloud and built to scale quickly with auto-updates and
API-driven composable architecture. This is a stark contrast to Adobe AEM's "all-in-one"
monolithic suite that requires managed services to operate AEM Cloud Services. 

With Sitecore XM Cloud, you get a flexible, SaaS-based solution that's marketer-led, giving
you the freedom to scale globally, innovate quickly, and reduce legacy tech costs. Its
visionary platform is trusted by marketing leaders at brands to the likes of SC Johnson,
General Mills, Aston Martin, Federal Reserve Bank, L’Oreal, Michelin, and more.

Contact us to learn more.

FORRESTER TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT™
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Don't take our word for it.

Forrester’s Total Economic Impact™ study shows the transformative impact of Sitecore XM Cloud. We’re talking a 371% ROI in three years, a 50% jump in conversions, improved marketing productivity by 60%, and a reduced IT operational effort by 40%.

Simply put, XM Cloud isn’t your average CMS - it’s rocket fuel for your business. Dive into the full report (Opens in a new tab) and use the ROI calculator to get a glimpse of your own economic impact.
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It’s ok to explore.  

We get it—you've been committed to Adobe for years. And it worked well for you for a long time. But the DXP landscape has evolved. If you're feeling held over a barrel with your Adobe AEM contract, which seems to come with rising costs the more you grow, now's the time to look at what you can achieve with a faster, lighter, and more flexible solution that drives measurable growth across your organization.  

Don't do it alone.

While you may shop for a new platform once every several years, we've done this every day for the past 23 years. Our team of experts bring their decades of digital legacy to strategically guide you through your transition to ensure you're set up for long-term success.

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    Our Sitecore Expertise

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  • The Sitecore Advantage

    The Sitecore Advantage

    Dive into the benefits of Sitecore XM Cloud vs Adobe AEM.

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Accelerating Sitecore XM Cloud capabilities

At Horizontal, we shape client success through intelligent connected experiences leveraging our unique combination of strategy, technology, data, and design. Our Sitecore XM Cloud Accelerator, HyperX, is our latest innovation that combines all areas of our expertise, driving you to realize your digital ambitions faster and more affordably.
TRUE SAAS, AGENTIC, FUTURE READY  

Sitecore XM Cloud vs. Adobe AEM

Sitecore XM Cloud's cloud-native, composable architecture enables your ability to scale your digital experience alongside your business growth, whether that's supporting more brands, handling increased traffic, or enabling new AI-driven digital experiences. 

  • Cloud native

    Sitecore XM Cloud is a true SaaS solution that's born in the cloud, compared to Adobe AEM's migrated model, which is a "managed services" evolution of on-prem AEM.  

  • Modern DXP

    Sitecore XM Cloud is a modern, composable DXP that plays well with Content Hub, OrderCloud, Search, CDP, so you're free to only pick what you need vs. Adobe AEM's monolithic "all-in-one" suite. 

  • Enterprise agility

    Sitecore XM Cloud is fully API-driven so you aren't stuck with "all-in-one" like Adobe AEM. Plus, its WYSIWYG editor launches pages in hours, not weeks vs. AEM's document-based authoring. 

  • AI powered personalization

    AI-powered personalization without the Adobe AEP price tag. Sitecore's embedded AI capabilities help marketers create and personalize content at scale.  

  • Built for marketers

    Adobe AEM is notoriously complex, demanding heavy IT lift just to launch and update experiences. Sitecore XM Cloud flips that script, designed with marketers at the forefront.  

  • Efficiency & scale

    Built for traffic spikes, global reach and always-on security & compliance, the reduced complexity of Sitecore XM Cloud vs Adobe AEM's bloat allows you to move faster & leaner. 
Sitecore XM Cloud is the strongest enterprise option compared to Adobe AEM and sets you up for flexibility, scalability, and faster time to value. With Adobe AEM's lagging monolithic structure and raising costs the more you scale, we can't help but wonder: what exactly are you paying more for?
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Get a free TCO assessment

Uncover the true cost-savings of switching to Sitecore XM Cloud. Our experts work hand-in-hand with you to map out your realistic ROI with a custom business case based on your current tech stack alongside your unique needs, operations, and budget.  
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OUR EXPERTISE IN ACTION

Change can be hard. We make sure it isn’t.

We know change isn't always easy. Our unique approach of combining our expert consultants across technology, strategy, and creativity is what's allowed us to seamlessly transition our clients to drive greater value for their organization.

Hear from our experts about the way our strategic approach drives successful outcomes.

  • Building a strategic migration roadmap

    Align your team around what truly
    matters to unlock customer value and
    achieve business impact.

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  • The ultimate Sitecore XM Cloud eBook

    We wrote the book on Sitecore XM Cloud. Get our guided approach to achieving success.

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    Why Sitecore beats Adobe AEM

    Discover how Sitecore delivers faster
    time to value, embedded AI, and less
    dependence on IT.

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MASTER CLASS SERIES  
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Mastering the DXP landscape

Watch our DXP Master Class series to learn everything from headless to edge serving of sites to content supply chain—all to ensure you become masters at nailing your content operations with the right solutions.
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More ways to learn more.  

Join us at our upcoming events to hear our experts and clients discuss the business value achieved when leveraging Sitecore XM Cloud.  
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Webinar: Get future–ready with Sitecore XM Cloud

Watch our webinar to hear directly from Horizontal clients, Shure & BOFK, on the results they've seen and expert tips when migrating to Sitecore XM Cloud.
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Meet us at Sitecore Symposium 2025

Join us at the premier global event where marketers, developers and digital leaders gather to achieve next level possibilities. 
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HORIZONTAL DIGITAL LEGACY  

Proof, not promises.  

With more Sitecore MVPs than any other partner and more certified developers on staff around the world, you can trust your migration will be set up for long-term scalable success.  

  • 500+Sitecore-certified team members

  • 300+Sitecore implementations

  • 31MVPs in 2025

  • 15Sitecore Experience Awards

  • 4.8Customer success score

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