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Modernizing Education Institution Website with Responsive Drupal Architecture on Cloud Platform
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  2. Modernizing Education Institution Website with Responsive Drupal Architecture on Cloud Platform

Modernizing Education Institution Website with Responsive Drupal Architecture on Cloud Platform

axelerant.com
Education
Non-profit

Challenges Faced by Legacy Educational Websites in Serving Mobile Students

The client’s existing website is built on outdated technology, resulting in difficulty managing content via the original admin interface, lack of responsiveness on mobile devices, and inadequate user experience for their mobile-focused student audience.

About the Client

A large university aiming to upgrade its legacy website to improve content management, responsiveness, and mobile accessibility for its primarily student demographic.

Goals for Modernizing the Educational Website Platform

  • Implement a contemporary, flexible content management system to facilitate easier content updates.
  • Develop a responsive website design optimized for mobile devices to enhance user engagement.
  • Ensure high availability and uptime through reliable cloud hosting services.
  • Integrate fast and efficient search capabilities (e.g., Solr) for improved content discoverability.
  • Maintain high security standards and support for the latest technology stacks.

Core Functional Capabilities for the Modern Education Website

  • A user-friendly, scalable content management interface for administrative staff.
  • Responsive design architecture to ensure optimal display on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
  • Integration with search engines such as Solr for fast content retrieval.
  • Automated workflows for content publishing, review, and updates.
  • Robust security measures, including support for current web standards and protocols.
  • Continuous deployment capabilities for regular updates and maintenance.

Preferred Technologies for Cloud-Hosted Educational Websites

CMS platform based on modern open-source frameworks (e.g., Drupal).
Hosting on a scalable cloud infrastructure platform ensuring high availability.
Use of search engine services such as Solr or Elasticsearch for content search.
Deployment tools supporting agile workflows and automated builds.

Essential External System Integrations

  • Content delivery networks (CDNs) for fast content dissemination.
  • Analytics tools for monitoring user engagement and traffic.
  • Security monitoring and support tools for maintaining platform security.

Key Non-Functional Requirements for System Performance and Security

  • High availability with 99.9% uptime.
  • Responsive design compatible with all modern devices and browsers.
  • Fast page load times, optimized for mobile and desktop devices.
  • Secure handling of user data with up-to-date security protocols.
  • Regular system updates to ensure compatibility with latest technologies.

Expected Business Impact and Project Outcomes

The implementation will significantly improve content management efficiency, enhance mobile user experience, and ensure reliable service delivery.aimed at increased student engagement, with the potential to boost site accessibility and operational stability, resulting in a more modern, secure, and user-friendly platform that supports the institution's growth and digital presence.

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