Seamless Multi-Site Migration to Drupal with Acquia Site Factory for LAWA, iFlyVNY, and LAX
Modern airports require digital solutions that deliver information swiftly, reliably, and innovatively. Recognizing this, Hounder partnered with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), encompassing iFlyVNY and LAX, to migrate their existing digital properties into a unified, scalable, and secure Drupal solution powered by Acquia Site Factory in the cloud.
The Challenge
- Multiple independent sites with different technologies and user experiences
- Inconsistent branding and content governance across domains
- Barriers to streamlined content management for both corporate and passenger-facing teams
- Demand for a scalable and secure cloud infrastructure
The Solution
Hounder initiated a collaborative approach starting from in-depth discovery, architecture planning, and requirements gathering with stakeholders from LAWA, iFlyVNY, and LAX. The primary objective: consolidate all sites on a modern, manageable, and consistent platform with centralized control.
Leveraging Drupal & Acquia Site Factory
- Unified Design System: Established a shared, WCAG-compliant component library for a consistent look and feel across all properties.
- Flexible Multi-Site Support: Drupal, supported by Acquia Site Factory, allowed each airport (LAX, iFlyVNY) to maintain its unique web presence while sharing underlying infrastructure and best practices.
- Cloud Hosting for Performance & Security: The Acquia Cloud platform provides enterprise-grade reliability, security, and scalability tailored to the needs of high-traffic airport sites.
- Efficient Content Workflows: Streamlined publishing and approval processes harnessing Drupal’s robust editorial tools, ensuring timely delivery of travel advisories, news, and events.
- Centralized Governance: Global content patterns and strict permissions ensure compliance and brand consistency across all sites.
The Impact
- Scalability: The multi-site architecture lets LAWA effortlessly launch and manage new portals under the same robust framework.
- Enhanced Security: Acquia’s managed cloud infrastructure provides 24/7 monitoring and built-in safeguards, crucial for high-profile transportation hubs.
- Faster Updates: Editorial teams can update critical information site-wide in minutes, ensuring travelers and partners always have access to current data.
- Consistent Experience: Passengers, tenants, and partners enjoy a familiar navigation and branding, no matter which property they visit.
Why Choose Drupal & Acquia Site Factory?
For organizations managing multiple websites with complex requirements, Drupal on Acquia Site Factory offers unparalleled flexibility, governance, and security—all while reducing operational headaches and technology silos.
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LAWA, iFlyVNY, and LAX now stand on a future-proof digital foundation built for rapid growth and seamless experiences. Reach out to learn how Hounder can help transform other multi-site environments to meet the demands of modern digital operations.