Drupal Migration for the University of Minnesota Medical School

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Upgrade to Drupal 9 from Drupal 7

Transfer content and functionality

Integration with existing systems

DEV

Custom Development

The University of Minnesota Medical School (UMN MS) is a well-respected institution, known for its advancements in medical education and research. With a large online presence, UMN MS realized that their current Drupal 7 platform was becoming outdated and needed an upgrade to Drupal 9. The upgrade was a complex process and UMN MS needed a Drupal partner to guide them through the technicalities and ensure a smooth transition.

Migration from Drupal 7 to Drupal 9

UMN MS faced several challenges in upgrading from Drupal 7 to Drupal 9, including the transfer of existing content and functionalities, custom development, and integration with existing systems. Additionally, O8 completed a front-end refresh of the website’s look and feel.

O8 Agency was engaged by UMN MS to help with their Drupal 9 migration project. The scope of the project included the transfer of existing content and functionalities, custom development, and integration with UMN MS's existing systems. O8 was also tasked with ensuring that the new Drupal 9 platform met UMN MS's performance, security, and accessibility requirements.

O8 has been a Drupal partner to UMN for many years, as well as a partner to Drupal.org. The UMN Medical School chose O8 for their expertise in Drupal and their experience in successfully migrating organizations to the latest Drupal versions. O8's team of technical experts and project managers were instrumental in helping UMN MS understand the complex process and guiding them through each step.

O8’s team of experts worked closely with UMN MS to understand their specific requirements and custom development needs. The team then developed a comprehensive plan to ensure a seamless migration to Drupal 9, while modernizing the design. Throughout the project, O8 provided regular updates and insights, and was always available to answer any questions UMN MS had.

The Drupal 9 migration project was a huge success for UMN MS, resulting in a modern, efficient, and secure website. The new Drupal 9 platform provided UMN MS with enhanced functionality, an improved user experience, and advanced security features, helping the medical school achieve its goal of a modern, user-friendly website. Additionally, UMN MS was able to save time and resources by relying on O8's expertise and experience, which was critical in ensuring a successful outcome.

UMN MS's partnership with O8 Agency was a testament to the importance of having a reliable and experienced partner when navigating complex technical projects. O8's expertise and dedication to delivering results helped UMN MS successfully upgrade to Drupal 9, resulting in a modern, efficient, and secure website that enhances the medical school's online presence.