CMS over 10 years: how do you avoid technical debt?
Maintenance, security, content and governance: how to keep a CMS useful over 10 years without losing control.
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CMS over 10 years: how do you avoid technical debt?
Updated March 2026 - Long-lived CMS performance depends on maintenance discipline, governance and security hygiene, not just on the initial build.
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Core topics
- ▸maintenance;
- ▸security updates;
- ▸content quality;
- ▸access governance.
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Conclusion
A CMS can last 10 years if it is managed as a living asset.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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