EnterpriseDrupalDevelopment
The enterprise CMS par excellence. For projects requiring scalability, security and top-tier architecture. Governments, universities and Fortune 500.
High-Level Architecture
Drupal 11 on Symfony: the foundation for demanding CMS platforms
Drupal isn't "just another CMS". It's a platform built on Symfony 7 components (HttpKernel, DependencyInjection, Routing) enabling enterprise architectures that WordPress cannot address. Multisite with hundreds of nodes, publishing workflows with 15 roles, SAP and Salesforce integration.
Project Deliverables
What you receive in every Drupal project.
Executive Summary
For the board.
Drupal is the platform chosen by governments and Fortune 500 when WordPress doesn't meet enterprise requirements. Typical ROI at 5+ years through scalability, multisite, and lower TCO on complex projects.
Investment scaled to project complexity. Main risk mitigated with exhaustive documentation and no vendor lock-in. Code and infrastructure are 100% your property.
Technical Summary
For the CTO.
Drupal 11 built on Symfony 7 components (HttpKernel, DependencyInjection, Routing). PHP 8.2+ required with opcache JIT. Production stack: Kubernetes/Docker, distributed Redis cache, Elasticsearch for search.
Hosting on Acquia, Platform.sh or AWS EKS per requirements. API-first with native JSON:API or GraphQL for headless architectures. CI/CD with GitHub Actions/GitLab CI and zero-downtime deploys.
Drupal Development Services
Capabilities we implement.
Is It for You?
Drupal is for structured content and compliance. If you just need a blog, there are lighter options.
Who it's for
- Organizations with multisite requirements (10+ sites under one umbrella).
- Government or institutional projects with mandatory WCAG AA.
- Companies with complex publishing workflows and multiple approval roles.
- Systems requiring SSO/LDAP integration with corporate directory.
- Technical teams capable of maintaining enterprise PHP architecture.
Who it's not for
- Standard corporate websites where WordPress meets the needs.
- Simple projects without multisite, complex workflow, or enterprise integration requirements.
- Companies without internal technical team or maintenance partner.
- If the priority is fast time-to-market with templates.
- Blogs or simple content sites without enterprise requirements.
Risks and Mitigation
We anticipate problems before they occur.
Maintenance complexity
Exhaustive documentation, team training, and support contract. No vendor lock-in.
Costly updates
Drupal 11 has predictable cycle. Architecture designed for updates with minimal effort.
Drupal talent scarcity
Acquia certified team. Code documented for continuity with any developer.
Development cost overruns
Agile methodology with fixed sprints. Budget and scope defined per phase.
Implementation Cases
Enterprise Drupal projects delivered.
Government Portal
Multisite with 25 microsites, WCAG AA, approval workflows. 2M visits/month.
University 50K Users
Academic intranet with LDAP SSO, enrollment, thousands of pages management.
B2B Marketplace
Customer-specific catalogs, dynamic pricing, SAP integration. €2M/month GMV.
Enterprise Credentials
Team with Acquia certification and over 10 years implementing Drupal for governments, universities and Fortune 500 corporations. Architectures supporting millions of monthly visits with 99.9% SLA.
Development Methodology
Enterprise process with exhaustive documentation.
Requirements Analysis
Documentation of use cases, content flows, necessary integrations and performance requirements.
Technical Architecture
Design of entities, taxonomies, views, workflows and permissions. Hosting stack.
Iterative Development
2-week sprints with code reviews, automated testing and demos. Git + CI/CD.
Deployment and Handover
Production migration, complete documentation, training and post-launch support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What decision-makers ask about Drupal.
When to choose Drupal over WordPress?
Drupal when you need: multisite with hundreds of sites, complex publishing workflows with multiple roles, integration with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, LDAP), or very complex content structures. If you don't have these requirements, WordPress is usually more efficient.
Is Drupal difficult to maintain?
Requires more expertise than WordPress, but updates are more controlled and predictable. With a good maintenance partner, your content team can work without worrying about the technical side.
What is Drupal headless/decoupled?
Drupal as backend for content management, with separate frontend (React, Vue, Astro). You get the power of Drupal for structuring content and the flexibility of any frontend framework. Ideal for mobile apps and multiple channels.
Do you offer managed Drupal hosting?
Yes, we work with Acquia, Platform.sh and AWS/Azure. Includes auto-scaling, CDN, backups and 24/7 monitoring. Prices from €500/month per requirements.
Can you migrate from our current CMS to Drupal?
Yes, experience migrating from WordPress, Joomla, legacy systems and custom databases. We migrate content, users, workflows and SEO without data loss.
What is the typical timeline for a Drupal project?
Single corporate site: 2-3 months. Multisite with integrations: 4-6 months. Complex enterprise platform: 6-12 months. Depends on integrations and workflow complexity.
Does Drupal comply with WCAG and GDPR?
Excellent WCAG AA/AAA support out-of-the-box. For GDPR, there are cookie consent and personal data management modules. Auditable for compliance.
What happens if your company disappears?
All code is open source and documented. Any certified Drupal developer can continue the project. No vendor lock-in. Git repository transferred upon completion.
Need Drupal for Your Enterprise Project?
Let's discuss your requirements. We help you decide if Drupal is the best option for your case.
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