Drupal has been the seleceted CMS for many of the Australian Government branches.
The following websites running on Drupal 8
centrelink.gov.au Social Security payments and services to Australiansservicesaustralia.gov.au Government payments and services
industry.gov.au The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
health.gov.au The Department of Health
dfat.gov.au The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
asio.gov.au The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
smartraveller.gov.au Smart Traveller Information
dhhs.vic.gov.au Department of Health and Human Services of Victoria
pmc.gov.au The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
What are the benefits of adopting Drupal in the Public Space?
Consider the fundamental pillars of a CMS is to deliver content fast, realiably, securely, on the go and most importantly keeping track of the content cycles for easy and cost-effective administration and maintenance. Those are the 5 key reasons why Governments should follow the Australian example and adopt Drupal as their backbone for getting information to the public.Fast and Multi-Device Friendly
Public websites should aim for a superior mobile experience, without losing track that only 20% of the adult public (65 and up) is using a smartphone. Also, socio-economic drivers factor in, especially in developing economies where mobile devices are yet to be sophisticated. The information should be available to all public and the CMS should support that.Reliability
Government websites often store large amounts data and experience significant spikes in traffic based on seasonal demand, tax-filing dates, news cycles, and several other factors. Drupal has the ability to handle large databases and intense site traffic. Drupal’s database capability includes a wide range of ways to sort and organize content via its module system. Hence, supporting the needs of almost any content library without the need to create custom code.Security
Public data and citizen information is very sensitive. To protect that data is critical for Governments especially when it comes to public trust. Drupal has a dedicated security council that regularly develops security modules you can install to keep its sites running stable and secure.Content on-the-go
Drupal is a community and a lot of additional modules have been contributed and tested. This means they are ready to be added to its sites. Modules can be added to any Drupal site at any time. Some examples to have content availabilty on the go include social sharing, image editing, calendars, metatags, and modules that support integrations with email platforms and customer databases.Easy content administration and cost-effective maintenance
In the Public Space, Governments and NGOs are always on limited budgets, and a lot of accountability for spending. Drupal is an open-source CMS supported by a large community of developers. Drupal’s modular building reduces almost to zero the need for a customized code. This helps save on development/support agency fees; thus allowing public resources to go to content strategy, design and user experience rather than dedicating funds to software licensing fees. Focus on creating the perfect experience for the citizenship.Get in touch with us for any questions or concerns regarding how to Tooit can help with your current Public or NGO web support, maintenance and migration!