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In this podcast, Bryan House talks to Forrester Analyst Stephen Powers about his recent report Web Content Management and Open Source: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Listen to Stephen expand on the drivers for use of open source for WCM initiatives in the enterprise.

We recently received word that Acquia was named a AlwaysOn Global 250 Winner. Initially the AlwaysOn 100, this year marked the expansion of the list to 250 due to the "rapid growth of startup communities around the world." According to AlwaysOn, "this year's AO Global 250 reflects a set of trends that are about to ignite new market opportunities the whole world over."

Until recently, I was working for Fidelity Investments designing interactions, themes and conducting usability tests. Fidelity was a great place for designers interested in user centered design. In fact, I wasn’t sure I was ready to leave. If I were to leave, it had to be for a great opportunity. None-the-less, I had been there for 5 years, and wanted a change - so I was open to ideas.

We're looking for Drupal experts to join our immediate or extended support team of “ninjas” who share an obsession about helping customers overcome roadblocks to make Drupal rock. Referral fees of up to $2,500 for successful referrals - read on for details.

Acquia has signed up as a platinum sponsor for Drupal Szeged 2008 coming up August 27-30. We're sending a large contingent of Acquians as attendees, presenters, and general community participants. We'll be recruiting and enabling partners, looking for new employees, and sharing the latest Acquia news. We really look forward to seeing everyone there.

Last night the San Francisco user group celebrated Bastille Day at the Paris SoMa (South of Market) co-working office, and San Francisco office of AF83.com.

Both Jeff and Kieran recently blogged about a new Forrester report entitled "Web Content Management and Open Source: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions," written by Stephen Powers, with Kyle McNabb and Shelby Catino.

Acquia has made this report available for download on acquia.com: http://acquia.com/forrester_WCM+open_source (registration required).

In this podcast, Robert Douglass and Bryan House talk to Tom Tague from Thomson Reuters along with Frank Frebarro and Tiffany Shackelford from Phase2 Technology about Open Calais.

Forrester Research says enterprises interested in open source web content management should keep a close eye on Drupal and Alfresco. We agree. So does the Alfresco team. It's great to see the cream rising to the top.