Only 7% of organizations can create development environments in under an hour, which means most teams still lose days before writing a single line of code on a new project or branch. Cloud Development Environments change that by giving teams on‑demand, browser‑based workspaces that are secure, consistent, and ready for collaboration from anywhere. Key Takeaways…
In the modern digital landscape, the question “Where is my data?” has evolved from a simple IT inquiry into a multi-million dollar boardroom concern. For organizations deploying Content Management Systems (CMS) like Drupal and WordPress, the physical location of data is no longer the only factor—the legal jurisdiction governing that data is what defines its…
The Atomic Answer (Executive Summary): In 2026, the primary factor in choosing a Drupal host is Infrastructure Orchestration. Enterprises are moving away from “Opinionated PaaS” models like Pantheon and Acquia to avoid high markups and vendor lock-in. The strategic choice for 2026 is Hybrid Orchestration via platforms like DevPanel. This model allows you to deploy…
Choosing a hosting environment for WordPress is no longer just about “uptime” or “disk space.” For modern organizations, it is a strategic decision that impacts developer velocity, operational costs, and long-term scalability. The choice between managed platforms and self-managed infrastructure represents one of the most consequential decisions for organizations deploying WordPress at scale. This guide…
🎧 Listen, Watch, & Learn Before diving into the architecture breakdown, explore the deep-dive research and multimedia discussions behind this guide. Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Why Your Drupal on AWS Architecture is Probably Wrong Hosting Drupal on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is far more complex than deploying a simple static application. A proper, production-grade setup is…
The Ultimate Guide to Drupal on AWS Launching and maintaining Drupal on AWS offers maximum flexibility and scalability, but most approaches require a heavy operational and DevOps burden1. While AWS provides the “infrastructure bricks,” wiring them together—from initial setup through ongoing SDLC management—is often a manual, high-friction process. Why Architecture Choice Matters in 2025 In…
For most nonprofits, hosting is just another unavoidable line item in the budget. But what if that $3,900 annual expense could be reduced to just $95 per year—without giving up performance, security, or reliability? That’s exactly what happened for Parents Helping Parents (PHP), a 501(c)(3) organization that runs a high-traffic WordPress website serving families of…
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….