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Hyland, a leader in enterprise content management, announced on August 28, 2025, its plan to open source its next-generation, AI-ready Cloud Content Repository, combining the strengths of Alfresco and Nuxeo technologies. This cloud-native platform, already powering real-world use cases within the Content Innovation Cloud, offers unmatched scalability and performance for managing billions of documents, positioning Hyland as a pioneer in AI-enhanced content solutions.
Hyland’s decision to open source its Cloud Content Repository builds on its legacy with Alfresco and Nuxeo, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and community-driven development. “Building on our long history as the industry’s leading open source content vendor, Hyland has consistently championed transparency, collaboration, and innovation,” said Tim McIntire, chief technology officer of Hyland. By contributing to the Alfresco Community GitHub, Hyland eliminates vendor lock-in, empowering developers to create scalable, future-ready solutions. This move aligns with the growing enterprise content management (ECM) market, expected to reach $80 billion by 2027.
The Cloud Content Repository is designed with a headless architecture and open APIs, enabling seamless integration and modernization of existing Alfresco installations. Its AI-ready features, including built-in semantic indexing and vector search, set it apart from traditional ECM systems by enabling intelligent content discovery. These capabilities support advanced AI analytics and training, catering to enterprises needing robust data processing for AI-driven workflows. The platform’s compatibility with Hyland’s content ecosystem ensures flexibility for diverse use cases.
Built on a stateless, cloud-native foundation, the repository delivers sub-second performance and unlimited horizontal scaling, capable of processing billions of documents. “This repository delivers more than just enterprise-grade capabilities -- it’s engineered for high-performance at extreme scale,” according to Hyland. As the same core powers the Content Innovation Cloud, it ensures consistent, reliable performance, making it ideal for organizations requiring massive scalability and real-time content management.
Hyland’s content federation architecture offers strategic choice, allowing enterprises to select from Alfresco, Nuxeo, or OnBase repositories for rich content lifecycle management, compliance, and complex workflows. The new cloud-native repository is tailored for scenarios demanding high scalability, AI-driven analytics, and event-driven architecture. This flexibility meets businesses where their data resides, supporting diverse operational needs while driving digital transformation.
Hyland’s open-source Cloud Content Repository marks a significant leap in enterprise content management, blending AI readiness with unmatched scalability. By fostering community collaboration and eliminating vendor lock-in, Hyland empowers organizations to innovate and manage content intelligently, setting a new standard for ECM solutions in an AI-driven era.
Hyland empowers organizations with unified content, process and application intelligence solutions, unlocking profound insights that fuel innovations. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland’s solutions fundamentally redefine how teams operate and engage with those they serve.
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