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LIFERAY DXP TRANSITION

Don’t let Liferay limit your digital future.

Why future-forward enterprises are migrating to Sitecore.

LIFERAY IS HOLDING YOU BACK

Enterprise DXP built to deliver faster results.

Liferay DXP has long been valued for its open-source roots, flexible deployment choices, and strong portal/intranet capabilities. But as digital demands escalate, limits in performance, scalability, and innovation are becoming more apparent. Here’s how Liferay stacks up — and what Sitecore does differently to stay ahead.

Go further, faster with Sitecore XM Cloud

Sitecore has a long-standing history of over 23 years in CMS, tightly aligning with what its enterprise clients need to succeed in this modern landscape. 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, Yas Island, DP World, Aston Martin, L’Oreal, Emirates NBD 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. Explore 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.

You’ve relied on Liferay to power your digital presence for years, but between complex upgrades, limited agility, and an architecture that struggles to keep pace with today’s demands, Liferay can make even small changes feel like big projects. Modern, cloud-based platforms are built to simplify, scale, and deliver measurable impact without weighing you down.

Transition with confidence

Choosing a new platform is a rare decision for most enterprises – but it’s what we do every day. With over 23 years of experience, our experts combine deep digital knowledge with proven strategy to guide your transition and set you up for long-term success.
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    Our Sitecore Expertise

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    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.
FLEXIBLE, SCALABLE, FUTURE PROOF

Sitecore XM Cloud vs Liferay

Liferay has long been a trusted platform for intranets and portals, but today’s enterprises demand more — faster launches, deeper personalization, and effortless scalability. Sitecore XM Cloud is built to meet those needs with a modern, cloud-native architecture designed for agility and growth.

  • Enterprise performance 

    WordPress depends heavily on plugins and caching. As sites grow, they slow down. Sitecore XM Cloud is engineered for high performance across global markets.

  • Security you can trust

    WordPress is the worlds MOST targeted CMS by bad actors. Sitecore XM Cloud offers always-on security and compliance (including HIPAA) built to accommodate traffic spikes and global reach.

  • Integration without complexity

    WordPress integrations often rely on fragile, yet complex plugins or custom development. Sitecore XM Cloud is composable at its core, making it easy to connect with best-in class technologies. 

  • Built for marketers

    Sitecore XM Cloud is built with marketers in mind, complete with AI-powered personalization. WordPress often requires custom code or complex plugins to achieve the same level of marketer empowerment. 

  • No maintenance headaches

    With Sitecore XM Cloud, upgrades and patches happen automatically. WordPress requires frequent manual updates, often disrupting sites with no dedicated support team to help. 

  • Cost transparency

    While WordPress is free, the costs add up custom development, security patches, and hosting quickly inflate the total. Sitecore offers transparent pricing with value that scales with your business. 
WordPress may have once reigned as the easiest CMS to use, but today it brings hidden complexity, frustrating fixes, and detrimental security concerns. XM Cloud delivers a true SaaS experience, one that is always current, built for marketers and 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.

  • 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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  • 9 reasons top brands choose Sitecore

    Discover why top brands choose Sitecore CMS to maximize marketing impact and drive engagement.

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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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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

Let’s chat

Send us a message and we will get you connected with the right expert to discuss your business, technology, and digital experience goals.  

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