Future-Ready CMS

Are you operating your business or organisation on older in-house technology or legacy CMS? Transform—we specialise in maintaining legacy systems, and our specialist teams can update, modernise, and add functionality as needed. We understand that for some businesses or organisations, moving to new technology can pose significant challenges for many reasons.
We specialise in upgrading, extending, and migrating Joomla, Drupal, Jadu, Umbraco, Terminalfour, and Squiz. Additionally, we can help integrate with user record management systems SITS, Banner, Moodle, SharePoint, and more.

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WHY MODERNISE NOW?
Businesses and Public bodies rely on their websites and portals every day for operations, admin applications, services management, communications and more. Outdated CMS platforms increase risk, reduce performance, and limit your ability to meet accessibility, security, and integration needs.

Common Challenges We Solve

Security Gaps

Unpatched vulnerabilities in legacy CMS versions.

Compliance Risks

Failure to meet WCAG 2.2 and GDPR requirements.

Integration Barriers

SIS, VLE, and SSO systems not talking to each other.

Performance Issues

Slow page loads and downtime during peak usage.

Complex Content Management

Editors struggling with old, clunky interfaces.


OUR SERVICES FOR LEGACY CMS & PUBLIC-SECTOR PLATFORMS

Legacy CMS Upgrades & Support

Extend the life of your current platform with secure patching, PHP/runtime upgrades, module/plugin compatibility fixes, and performance & accessibility optimisation.

CMS Migrations Without Disruption

Migrate from Joomla, old Drupal versions, Jadu, or Umbraco to Drupal 10, Terminalfour, or Squiz. Automated content migration with SEO preservation, redirect mapping, and blue-green deployment.

SSO & Identity Integration

Shibboleth/UK federation configuration, Azure AD & Microsoft 365 SSO, and MFA setup.

Government Portal Development

Intranets on SharePoint, Liferay, or custom portals with role-based dashboards for timetables, fees, HR, and announcements.

Custom Integrations & API Development

Seamlessly connect your CMS, SIS, VLE, and third-party systems with tailored API solutions, ensuring data flows securely and efficiently while improving workflow automation and reporting capabilities.

Accessibility & Compliance Audits

Full WCAG 2.2 audits, Gov IE / GOV.UK Design System-aligned content, GDPR-compliant cookie & consent solutions.

PLATFORMS & TECHNOLOGIES WE WORK WITH

CMS / DXP

Joomla, Drupal, Jadu, Umbraco, Terminalfour, Squiz Matrix

Portals

SharePoint, Liferay

SIS / VLE

SITS, Banner, Moodle

Search

Funnelback, ElasticSearch

SSO

Shibboleth, Azure AD

WHY CHOOSE US

Proven Expertise

Experience with UK & Ireland digital projects. Deep knowledge of systems and processes.

End-to-End Delivery

Audit → migration/upgrade → training → ongoing support,
all handled seamlessly.

 

24/7 Monitoring

Round-the-clock monitoring with SLA-based maintenance packages for peace of mind.

GET STARTED TODAY

Your website and portals are mission-critical. Let’s make sure they’re fast, secure, and ready for the future.

Request a free migration plan or book a security and accessibility audit today.

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