This document discusses why Liferay is a better choice than other enterprise portal solutions like IBM Websphere, Microsoft SharePoint, and BEA Weblogic. It argues that Liferay has significant advantages in terms of cost, innovation, standards compliance, and value. As an open source product, Liferay offers lower total cost of ownership compared to proprietary alternatives. It concludes that choosing Liferay allows organizations to spend money, including public funds, in a more responsible and effective manner.