Digital Transformation

Public Digital has opened UK pre-orders for <cite>Digital Sovereignty: The Power to Decide</cite>, a forthcoming book published with London Publishing Partnership. The announcement is relevant to open web readers because it frames digital sovereignty as institutional agency over systems, suppliers, data, skills, and rules rather than isolation or ownership alone. The source material is promotional and does not provide chapter-level detail or implementation examples, so the item should remain a short brief. ...more

Avenue Group Australia has published a blog post arguing that custom web development can help businesses move beyond template-based websites. The post points to scalability, security, user experience, automation, analytics, and system integration as advantages, but it does not provide implementation examples, technical architecture, or independent evidence for its claims. ...more

Chris Nesbitt-Smith outlines a LocalGov Drupal scenario that embeds AI capabilities directly into editorial workflows rather than introducing standalone tools. Built using AWS services and delivered through the NDX:Try programme, the approach focuses on practical experimentation to address low confidence in adopting cloud and AI technologies across local government. The result is a working environment where teams can test real use cases instead of evaluating abstract concepts. ...more

Government Drupal websites often run on older versions that present increasing security and maintenance risks. An article by The Canton Group outlines how phased upgrades can modernise these systems without disrupting public services. The approach focuses on incremental change aligned with budget, compliance, and operational constraints. ...more

A recent analysis by Todd Coen outlines how declining usability, mobile performance issues, and compliance risks signal when a website no longer meets organisational needs. The piece argues that redesign decisions should be driven by measurable impact and long-term strategy rather than visual updates alone, highlighting the difficulty of aligning user needs with institutional priorities. ...more

The Drupal AI Summit will take place on 14 May 2026 in New York City, focusing on how organisations move artificial intelligence from experimental pilots into reliable, production-scale systems. The programme centres on governance, architecture, and operational decision-making, with case studies from teams already deploying AI in real-world environments. ...more

EvolveDigital is recruiting volunteers for its Toronto summit on 6 March 2026 at the MaRS Centre, offering complimentary access to the event in exchange for day-of support. Volunteer roles include registration and check-in, guiding attendees through the venue, session room assistance, technical support, and event logistics. Organisers ask volunteers to be available from 07:30 to 18:30 EST on event day, with an optional on-site preparation session scheduled for 5 March 2026. ...more

A new Code Enigma blog post examines why Drupal platforms often feel harder to manage as organisations grow. The issue, Dan Smith argues, is rarely technical failure — but governance structures that were never built to scale with the business. ...more

Sanjeev Shukla, Founder of Sanmita, outlines recurring themes in nonprofit technology engagements. He argues that nonprofits prioritise simplicity, integrated data systems, and long-term collaboration over feature-driven solutions, citing a recent Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 migration project. ...more