Overview A U.S. government news agency—delivering 1 to 2 billion monthly pageviews across dozens of Drupal sites—was facing ballooning hosting costs, operational roadblocks, and limited technical flexibility on its Acquia. With a mandate to modernize, reduce costs, and gain greater control, the agency turned to DevPanel to evaluate a migration to AWS. The result? Challenge…
When deadlines loom, complexity rises, and compliance can’t be compromised, even the most experienced teams can hit a wall. That’s exactly where BCT Partners found themselves during their work on the AHEAD HIV project for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). BCT was no stranger to high-stakes federal contracts. But deploying a…
“DevPanel is like training wheels for AWS.” That’s how the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) describes their journey from vendor lock-in to total cloud freedom—without needing to learn the intricacies of cloud infrastructure. If your team has ever wanted to move to AWS but felt overwhelmed by the complexity, this case study is for you….
What do you do when your website needs to handle 11 million hits per day—and instantly scale to over 1 million hits per minute during breaking news? For most teams, this isn’t just a stretch goal—it’s a full-blown infrastructure crisis. But for one U.S. government news agency operating one of the world’s most visited English-language…
What would you do with an extra $1,800 a year in your nonprofit’s budget? That’s the question Parents Helping Parents (PHP) answered when they moved their website from WP Engine to AWS using DevPanel. The result? Zero hosting costs, drastically improved development workflows, stronger security, and a more empowered technical team. This blog post summarizes…
Download the full case study to discover how Kaplan Early Learning, a leader in early childhood education, leveraged DevPanel to migrate their student portal to a HIPAA‑compliant Azure environment—cutting what would’ve been months of work into a single week. If you’re planning a similar cloud infrastructure overhaul, this one’s for you. 1. The Challenge: Moving…
In the fast-paced world of web development, efficiency, scale, and flexibility are non-negotiable. Whether you’re building a quick proof-of-concept, delivering training to dozens of students, or supporting a global enterprise, you need tools that work at the speed of thought—not at the pace of infrastructure. Meet DrupalForge, a ground‑up platform built in just four weeks…
How a U.S. Government News Agency Discovered 75% Hosting Savings with DevPanel on AWS When a prominent U.S. government news agency—responsible for delivering over 1–2 billion pageviews per month—found themselves facing skyrocketing hosting costs and persistent technical limitations, they decided it was time for a change. Their mission: to modernize their infrastructure, reduce costs, and…
Introduction Managing applications on AWS can be a daunting task for SysAdmins. DevPanel offers dedicated resources for improved performance and reliability. Between maintaining infrastructure, handling developer support requests, and ensuring deployments run smoothly, the workload can quickly become overwhelming. DevPanel includes a free domain name with its hosting plan, enhancing value for users and providing…
Compliance requirements for websites can vary significantly based on the industry or vertical they serve. These requirements ensure that the site meets specific legal, security, and privacy standards. Here’s a 10k foot overview of some common compliance requirements for various verticals: Healthcare (HIPAA, HITECH) Finance (PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA) Government (FedRAMP, FISMA) Retail and E-commerce (PCI-DSS,…