endorsedOngoing

CMS Migration and Ongoing Web/DevOps Support for Membership & Awards Media

Services Covered:

Website Development • CMS Development • DevOps

Industry

Media

Duration

63 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 May 2021

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Santa Monica, United States of America

Project Summary

Metal Toad supported a membership and awards media business by maintaining an older CMS and later becoming the web development vendor of record for a next-generation CMS. They manage day-to-day DevOps in AWS, develop multiple multi-language domains, and undertake side web projects. The client highlights Metal Toad’s adaptability to new technology, consistent use of Agile/Scrum, and long-term partnership value.

Key Challenges

Find a vendor to handle both web development and development operations to replace the current team
Support an older CMS platform while a second vendor developed a next-generation CMS
Transition to take over the larger, newer technology CMS and become the long-term web development vendor

Project Deliverables

Day-to-day development and support for a legacy CMS
DevOps management in AWS
Migration and development for a new CMS
Multi-language website domains development
Infrastructure cost optimization

Project Solution

Metal Toad initially supported an older CMS and acted as outside specialists for an Awards Show. They provided CMS and operational support including day-to-day development on the legacy CMS, DevOps management in AWS, infrastructure cost-reduction work, and related web side projects. Later they became the vendor of record for the new CMS, handling development, DevOps for the new infrastructure, rebuilding/providing resources for new technology functionality, and developing multiple multi-language domains. The engagement used Agile/Scrum practices and involved software engineers, web developers, product managers, QA engineers, a system architect, project managers, and a business solutions architect.

Project Outcome

Vendor demonstrated the ability to quickly learn newer technology and secured a preferred-vendor position
Established a long-term partnership and became the web development vendor of record
Adopted Agile/Scrum practices with regular standups and recaps to support communication and process
Improved hiring and talent management, addressing prior issues and increasing client confidence

Platforms

Cloud
CMS
Web

Tech Stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Metal Toad's dedication to the client's project and understanding of new technology has made them the client's long-term development vendor. They've adjusted to the client's business needs. Typically, they follow agile and scrum methodologies. The partnership has been a huge hit for the client.”
Ray Starck
VP of Digital Strategy
Date: 06/14/2022