Drupal Modernization Journey
Multi-phase migration from Drupal 7 to 8, 9, and 10 for a government organization.
The Challenge
Payments Canada, a critical government organization, needed to modernize their aging Drupal 7 portal while maintaining strict compliance with government standards. The challenge was to execute a multi-phase upgrade path through Drupal 8, 9, and ultimately to Drupal 10, all while ensuring zero service interruption for their essential public-facing services.
Our Solution
Centauri Systems executed a carefully planned, phased modernization approach that prioritized service continuity and government compliance:
Phase 1: Drupal 7 to 8
Initial migration from end-of-life Drupal 7 to modern Drupal 8 architecture with comprehensive testing.
Phase 2: Drupal 8 to 9
Upgrade to Drupal 9 with improved performance and security features.
Phase 3: Drupal 9 to 10
Final upgrade to latest Drupal 10 with long-term support and modern capabilities.
Government Compliance
Maintained all government security and accessibility standards throughout the transformation.
Technologies Used
Results
The multi-phase modernization successfully brought Payments Canada's portal from an end-of-life platform to the latest stable Drupal version, ensuring long-term sustainability and security.
- ✓Three major version upgrades with zero downtime
- ✓Maintained 100% government compliance throughout transformation
- ✓Modern, secure platform with long-term support
- ✓Improved performance and security posture
- ✓Future-proofed content management system
Progressive Migration Approach
Our phased approach allowed Payments Canada to modernize incrementally, reducing risk and ensuring each upgrade was thoroughly tested and validated before proceeding to the next version. This methodology is particularly critical for government organizations where service continuity and compliance are non-negotiable.