Upgrade to the Latest Version of Bloomreach Content
Still running on an older version of Bloomreach Content (formerly Bloomreach Experience Manager)? See what’s new and start working smarter today.
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Why Upgrade?
Newer versions have the latest features built to streamline your workflow and sharpen the user experience.
Faster performance:
Optimize for speed and complete tasks faster. Site map search improvements have reduced latency, sped up sitemap rendering, and enhanced operations.
Enhanced security:
Get access to advanced security measures, including a revamped security and authorization configuration to simplify access control.
Intuitive user interface:
Point-to-point navigation capabilities have been improved for easier navigation, task execution, and a better overall user experience.
New features:
Reuse content across pages with experience pages. Build on the fly with dynamic components. Customize out-of-the-box base components to fit your exact requirements.
Streamlined headless integration:
Streamline collaboration with enhanced tools and integrations. Connect your stack faster using the improved Page Model API and SDK for React, Angular, and Vue.js.
Risks of Unsupported Versions
Security:
Vulnerability to cyber attacks and potential GDPR or regulatory compliance issues.
Costs:
Increased total cost of ownership because of long-term costs associated with security breaches, downtime, and other workarounds.
Compatibility:
Possible compatibility issues with hardware, software, or third-party integrations.
Support:
Absence of help desk support. Learn more about which versions of Bloomreach Content are currently supported and planned end dates.
Features in New Versions
| Feature — Bloomreach Content | V15 | V16 | V17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Editing | YES | YES | YES |
| Projects | YES | YES | YES |
| Campaigns | YES | YES | YES |
| Page Model API | YES | YES | YES |
| OpenUI | YES | YES | YES |
| Docker Support | YES | YES | YES |
| Multiple Site Web Applications | YES | YES | YES |
| Unified Navigation w/ Discovery | YES | YES | YES |
| Page Campaigns & Versions | YES | YES | YES |
| Experience Pages | YES | YES | YES |
| Dynamic Components | YES | YES | YES |
| Javascript SDK | YES | YES | YES |
| Java 11 Support | YES | – | – |
| Instant Preview | YES | YES | YES |
| External Preview | YES | YES | YES |
| Java 17 Support | – | YES | – |
| Advanced Reference/Link Management | – | YES | YES |
| Bulk workflows | – | YES | YES |
| Automated Link Updates for Translations | – | YES | YES |
| Stale page cache | – | YES | YES |
| BrXM AI Content Assistant | – | YES | YES |
| Web image support | – | YES | YES |
| Java 21 Support | – | – | YES |
| Upgrade Tool | – | – | YES |
| Native OpenTelemetry Tracing | – | – | YES |
| Performance Test Suite | – | – | YES |
| Workflow Comments | – | – | YES |
| Search Agent | – | – | YES |
Key Features of Bloomreach Content by Version
Upgrade Effort Required by Version
Wondering how much work it is to upgrade? See the effort involved based on your current version.
| Version Upgrade | Effort Required |
|---|---|
| Version 12 to 13 | Medium effort |
| Version 13 to 14 | Extra small effort |
| Version 14 to 15 | Small effort |
| Version 15 to 16 | Extra small effort |
| Version 16 to 17 | Extra small effort |
How To Upgrade
Don’t miss out on the latest Bloomreach Content features. Visit our upgrade page to find your next version of Bloomreach Content.
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