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KENTICO DXP TRANSITION

Break free from Kentico’s complex upgrade cycles.

Unleash your growth with Sitecore XM Cloud, the cloud native platform that powers greater possibilities and faster time to value. 
KENTICO S COMPLEXITY IS HOLDING YOU BACK 

Get scalable enterprise upgrades with greater flexibility.

Kentico struggles to keep pace with the demands of modern enterprises. Its dated architecture and limited scalability force teams into complex customizations and workarounds just to achieve basic functionality. Combined with the trap of constant upgrades and looming end-of-life deadlines, you're stuck re-working your content, accruing higher maintenance costs, and lagging behind your competition. 

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. That means 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.

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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 to see the advantages, 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 Kentico got you up and running without the enterprise overhead. But as your digital ambitions grow, its limitations become clear. Custom modules can only go so far, while constant upgrades, maintenance, and looming end-of-life drain resources and slow innovation. It s time to move to a modern DXP that keeps pace with your enterprise and delivers the experiences your customers expect. 

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.

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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 Kentico

Sitecore XM Clouds 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. It s fully API-driven so you aren't stuck with all-in-one monolithic platforms and can move with flexibility & agility. 

  • Enterprise scalability

    Sitecore XM Cloud delivers instant scalability across the enterprise. Kentico works well for mid-market brands but often requires extra infrastructure to handle enterprise-level complexity.  

  • 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. 

  • Built for marketers

    Sitecore XM Cloud is built for marketers & developers alike, powered by WYSIWYG editors and scalable atomic content. Kentico requires fine tuning and developer intervention to achieve similar results. 

  • AI fueled personalization

    Sitecore XM Cloud has native AI-powered personalization, handling large-scale, multi-site, multi-language deployments efficiently. Kentico's rigid personalization capabilities limits flexible variants needed for enterprises.  

  • Security you can trust

    Kentico relies on traditional patching and manual updates to stay secure, which can expose you to risks if not maintained diligently. Sitecore XM Cloud offers always-on security and compliance built to accommodate traffic spikes and global reach. 
Kentico's DXP limits the scalability, flexibility, and agility enterprise companies need to achieve their digital ambitions. Sitecore XM Cloud delivers a true SaaS experience - always current, built for marketers & developers alike, and backed by enterprise-grade support. 

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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.

  • Migrate to XM Cloud the right way, right away

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

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  • How to select the right DXP

    Here are ten considerations for helping you make your platform switch with confidence.

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  • Don't let content derail your DXP migration

    Content can make or break your digital experience. Here are top strategies for a successful migration.

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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

Attend our webinar on Oct 21 to hear directly from our 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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