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Liferay Extension (QuickConnect)

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Overview

Digital Experience Platforms
Aprimo
Liferay
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Digital Asset Management

The Liferay Extension (QuickConnect) connects Aprimo Digital Asset Management (DAM) to the Liferay experience platform. It enables users to browse and select brand-approved assets from Aprimo DAM, and embed them into the Liferay content editor. By reducing manual downloads and uploads, the extension helps support brand consistency and web performance through approved asset delivery.

What it Does

The Liferay Extension (QuickConnect) links Aprimo DAM with Liferay-powered digital experiences. It gives content creators and web managers a direct view into approved assets alongside working in Liferay. By keeping Aprimo as the source of truth, the extension helps ensure that current, brand-compliant media is used across sites, portals, and communities.

How It Works

The extension opens a QuickConnect window that acts as a portal to Aprimo DAM. After authentication, users can browse or search the DAM and select an approved asset. Aprimo then provides a direct link or reference to populate in the appropriate Liferay field so the asset is delivered through Aprimo rather than stored locally in Liferay.

Key Capabilities

  • Approved Asset Library: Access the Aprimo DAM library through a QuickConnect window in parallel to working in Liferay.
  • Optimized CDN Delivery: Insert assets using public links or renditions to support responsive delivery and web performance.
  • Single Source of Truth: Centralize asset management in Aprimo so approved content is published to Liferay sites.
  • Dynamic Versioning: Support content accuracy by reflecting asset updates made in Aprimo across Liferay experiences.
  • Workflow Efficiency: Give web editors immediate access to approved creative assets without local file storage or re-uploading.

Common Use Cases

  • Updating customer-facing portal banners with approved campaign creative.
  • Publishing technical documentation and product imagery to community forums from the DAM.
  • Maintaining global brand consistency across localized Liferay sites.
  • Helping non-technical editors deploy rich media without navigating complex asset folders.

Requirements

  • Active Aprimo Digital Asset Management (DAM) subscription.
  • Liferay DXP or Portal instance.
  • Aprimo QuickConnect configuration and standard API access.

FAQ

What is QuickConnect and how does it relate to Liferay?
QuickConnect provides access to Aprimo DAM in parallel toLiferay so users can select assets while working on site creation workflows.
 
How are assets delivered to the Liferay site?
The extension uses Aprimo public links or renditions so assets are delivered in the appropriate format and size for web use.
 
If I update an asset in Aprimo, will it update in Liferay automatically?
Because the extension references assets in Aprimo, updates in the DAM can be reflected in Liferay while Aprimo remains the source of truth.
 
Where in Liferay can I access my Aprimo library?
The extension is intended for Liferay content editors and site-building areas where image and media selection occurs.
 
Is there an additional cost for the Liferay QuickConnect extension?
No, QuickConnect is a free to use extension.