Concrete CMS Blog

TechRadar Called Concrete CMS a Top CMS Pick. Here's Why That Tracks.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0000

TechRadar recently highlighted Concrete CMS as a standout free, open-source CMS. We think they got it right, and here's the full story behind what they found.

Concrete CMS Wins Spring 2026 Leader Award from SourceForge

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0000

Concrete CMS has been named a Spring 2026 Leader by SourceForge, placing it in the top 5% of highly reviewed software products among more than 100,000 listings.

Squash Week : Bugs & Security Sprint

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:00 +0000

Three of our core team members (Myq, Korvin, and Andy) are clearing their calendars for four straight days to do nothing but fix bugs, harden security, and dial in the details for the next version of Concrete CMS.

Concrete CMS Town Hall April 2026 and Monthly Round Up

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0000

Catch up on the April 2026 Concrete CMS Town Hall. Learn what’s coming in version 9.5.0, community contributions, forum discussions, and marketplace updates.

WordPress vs Concrete CMS: An Honest Comparison (2026)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:46:00 +0000

WordPress dominates the CMS market, but is it right for your organization? We compare WordPress and Concrete CMS on security, ease of use, maintenance, and who each platform actually serves best.

Concrete CMS vs Drupal: A Comparison for Enterprise Teams

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:31:00 +0000

Comparing Concrete CMS and Drupal for government agencies and compliance-driven organizations. See how they stack up on security, ease of use, and long-term maintainability.

Why AI Training Must Be Mandatory

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0000

AI adoption without training creates risk. Learn how to build mandatory AI training that scales safely across your organization.

Is Your Agency Actually Ready for AI? A Responsibility Readiness Check

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Before deploying AI, federal agencies must assess governance, risk controls, oversight, data boundaries, and operational readiness. Use this practical AI readiness checklist to determine whether your organization is prepared or just experimenting.

ChatGPT vs Claude

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0000

ChatGPT vs Claude: My First Week Writing With Claud

Content Migration: What to Know Before You Switch CMS

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:44:00 +0000

This practical guide for website managers explains the meaning of content migration and explores best practices for content migration

March 2026 Concrete CMS Monthly Roundup

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0000

Version 8 support has officially ended, 9.4.8 is out with security fixes, 9.5.0 RC2 is ready for testing with PHP 8.5 support, and the community is having a genuinely interesting conversation about AI coding agents and Concrete.

Version 8 Support Has Officially Ended

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:22:00 +0000

Concrete CMS is no longer releasing security patches for version 8. Here's what that means, why now, and how to plan your upgrade to v9.

Governance and Ethics in Military AI

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:55:00 +0000

AI in defense isn't a future problem, it's a current one. Here's how governance, ethics, and real-world guardrails shape what military AI actually looks like in practice.

The AI Saga in Review

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0000

The recent history and current state of Artificial Intelligence development, outlining a cycle of "the rise (2022)," "the panic (2023)," "the FOMO phase (2024)," and "the awakening (2025)," with a focus on the 2026 shift toward reorganization and governance to make AI practical for businesses.

AI Use Cases for Government Websites That Actually Scale

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0000

Explore practical AI use cases for government websites including content summarization, metadata tagging, search enhancement, and plain language rewrites, aligned with Digital.gov guidance, accessibility requirements, and federal AI governance standards.

AI Governance in Government: Building a Safe Use Policy for Federal Agencies

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:49:00 +0000

Learn how federal and state agencies can build a safe AI use policy with clear governance, risk controls, human oversight, and compliance guardrails aligned with Digital.gov guidance on governance and trust.

7 Steps to Improve Your Site Security

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:44:00 +0000

What can you do to tighten up your website’s security and deter cyberattacks? Here’s a list of seven of the most valuable tips and actions you can put into practice today.

Humans Are the New API

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:02:00 +0000

Humans have become the integration layer between disconnected systems. This post explores the automation gap, why AI should handle tasks, and how trust determines whether adoption actually scales.

February 2026 Monthly Round Up

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:50:00 +0000

Concrete CMS 9.5.0RC1 introduces Twig templating support, PHP 8.4/8.5 readiness, permission fixes, and new Marketplace add-ons. Here’s everything announced in the February 2026 Town Hall.

Day 1 at AI & Big Data Expo: What It Means for CMS, Intranets & Digital Workplaces

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:43:00 +0000

Day 1 takeaways from AI & Big Data Expo—why AI adoption isn’t an IT rollout, how new AI roles are emerging, and what it means for CMS platforms, intranets, and digital workplaces.