Technology doesn’t slow down, and most digital teams already feel the pressure to keep their websites secure, efficient, and aligned with new expectations. As we head toward 2026, organizations still running Kentico 13 or earlier should understand what the coming year means for their platforms and how to plan a smart modernization path.
This is more than a technical update. It is an opportunity to simplify your digital footprint, reduce long-term costs, and prepare your marketing team for the future.
Read about Kentico’s Product support lifecycle policy.
Kentico 13 will reach the end of its support on December 31, 2026. If you are on Kentico 12 or earlier, your platform is already past that milestone.
End of support means:
Unsupported systems become more vulnerable and harder to maintain. For organizations planning budgets and roadmaps for 2026, this is the moment to act.
Kentico’s Migration Toolkit helps move content from Kentico 13, 12, and 11 into Xperience by Kentico with less manual work. The move to a modern .NET Core architecture also brings simpler hosting, easier deployments, and an overall stronger foundation.
For marketers, the benefits expand further. Xperience enables unified content and campaign management, smarter workflows, and thoughtful AI features that support productivity rather than adding complexity.
This shift is not a version update. It is a move to a platform built for today’s speed, flexibility, and content demands.
Learn more about BizStream’s Kentico modernization approach.
Modernizing your platform is only one part of the journey. Choosing the right partner determines how smoothly your migration runs and how confidently your team works in the new system.
Move to a scalable, hybrid headless CMS that is powered by AI, boosts performances, and strengthens security
Our strategic experts align your migration with business goals, not just technical checklists.
Automation and AI-assisted tools free your team from tedious tasks and accelerate results.
Each of our Xperience by Kentico upgrade packages is designed to fit your organization’s goals, timeline, and complexity. Whether you’re modernizing a smaller site or migrating multiple properties, our tiered approach helps you move efficiently and build long-term value. Every package includes:
A collection of over 20 premade modules to streamline publishing and content management.
Design expertise to help align the customer experience of your site with brand and business goals.
Everyone on your team is now a platform expert, capable of creating and publishing rich content with ease.
Intensive post-launch support, monitoring, and training with optional long term continuous improvement engagements.
Many organizations initially see this transition as a technical requirement. In reality, it is a strategic opportunity to:
If you want a partner who understands both the legacy platform and the opportunities ahead, we would be happy to outline the best path for your team. See how BizStream can guide your migration to Xperience by Kentico.
See how BizStream has helped organizations modernize and unify their Kentico experiences.
Taking just 10 days for the client’s content team to rebuild the website in Xperience, the project focused on improving Coulee Bank’s content management experience. Modernizing their digital foundation increased performance without exceeding their budget.
Integris Group administrators noted improved speed and responsiveness of the new environment, which made day-to-day site management more efficient and enjoyable. The platform simplified site management and unified multiple properties into a single solution
Upgrading from legacy Kentico versions doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We help organizations build a clear migration plan, understand what to modernize, and move into Xperience by Kentico with confidence and efficiency. If you are ready to explore the best path forward, our team is here to guide the next steps.
These definitions clarify some of the most important terms you will encounter during a Kentico modernization project, helping your team stay aligned as you plan your upgrade.
A phase when a platform stops receiving updates, patches, and security fixes. Unsupported systems carry higher risk.
A system designed to manage content, campaigns, and customer interactions across multiple channels.
A combined effort to upgrade a platform while improving performance, design, content structure, or workflows.
A collection of tools developed and supported by Kentico. These tools aim to simplify migration from other systems to Xperience by Kentico.
BizStream’s Web Accelerator for Kentico is a library of ready-to-use components that reduce rebuild effort and improve speed.
Typical timelines range from four to twelve weeks based on scope, team availability, and integration complexity. We will provide a timeline after the consultation.
The BizStream Web Accelerator speeds up Kentico modernization by giving your project a strong head start. It includes a collection of premade components, page templates, and modules that replace a significant amount of custom development. Because core functionality is already built, tested, and optimized for Xperience by Kentico, teams spend less time recreating standard features and more time focusing on what makes their site unique. This reduces build hours, lowers overall project costs, and shortens the path to launch without sacrificing quality or flexibility.
We evaluate this during the planning phase by looking at content models, integrations, custom features, and overall technical health.
We work with a wide range of systems, including customer relationship management tools (CRM), marketing automation platforms (MAP), customer data platforms (CDP), commerce solutions, product information management systems (PIM), digital asset management systems (DAM), single sign on providers (SSO), and analytics platforms. If it has an API, we can connect it.
Yes. Each of our upgrade packages for Xperience by Kentico includes role based enablement for marketers and admins, plus recorded sessions and reference documents.
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