The Architecture of Modern Digital Experiences: An In-Depth Analysis of Adobe Experience Manager and its Cloud Ecosystem
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https://doi.org/10.63397/ISCSITR-IJCSE_2025_06_06_002Keywords:
Adobe Experience Manager, Java, Content Management, Cloud-native, Adobe Experience Cloud, Personalization, Microservices, Generative AI, Digital TransformationAbstract
In today’s digital landscape, delivering personalized, content-driven experiences at scale is a critical business requirement. Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a leading content management platform that enables organizations to manage complex customer journeys and vast content repositories. Initially built on a Java-based architecture, AEM has evolved into a foundational component of the Adobe Experience Cloud, incorporating cloud-native principles to enhance scalability and operational efficiency. This report analyzes AEM's architecture, focusing on its core Java stack, the Java Content Repository (JCR), Apache Sling, and the OSGi framework, while also exploring the transition to AEM as a Cloud Service. Additionally, the report discusses AEM's integration with Adobe Experience Cloud services such as Adobe Target, Analytics, and Journey Optimizer, facilitating personalized experiences. Finally, it examines the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence to automate content creation, driving the future of intelligent, data-driven experience management.
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