Case Study: Drupal for Allied Universal
AUS (Allied Universal Services) is a large-scale national security firm requiring a modern, scalable, and secure website. They needed to present their wide array of services while maintaining compliance and performance across high-traffic regions. The previous site architecture lacked scalability and wasn’t optimized for mobile or accessibility. Given the company’s scope and the trust placed in them, the site needed to reflect professionalism, clarity, and security.
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The Challenge
Outdated Architecture with No Scalability: The previous website couldn’t keep up with Allied Universal’s growing content demands or national footprint, limiting both flexibility and future growth.
Lack of Mobile and Accessibility Optimization: The site wasn’t WCAG-compliant or mobile-friendly, making it difficult for users on various devices and impairing usability for a diverse audience.
Unclear Site Structure and Content Management: Internal teams struggled to update and manage content effectively, resulting in inconsistent messaging and delays in publishing.
Insufficient Trust Signals for a Security-Focused Brand: The design and infrastructure didn’t reflect the professionalism, clarity, or security standards that Allied Universal is known for.
Our Solution
Enterprise-Grade Drupal Implementation: We delivered a secure and scalable Drupal platform built for enterprise use, with structured flexibility to support case studies, services, and region-specific content.
Mobile-First Design and Accessibility Compliance: The site was fully optimized for mobile performance and designed to meet WCAG standards, ensuring usability for all audiences.
Flexible CMS with Custom Content Types: We created reusable components and intuitive content types, empowering internal teams to easily update pages without dev involvement.
High-Performance Hosting with CDN Security Layer: Deployed on AWS with Cloudflare integration, the infrastructure supports heavy traffic loads and distributes content globally for speed and security.
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Results
Infrastructure Ready for National Scale: With AWS hosting and a global CDN, the site performs reliably during peak traffic across all regions.
Improved UX and Talent Acquisition Pathways: Updated navigation and dedicated hiring flows help prospective employees explore roles and apply with ease.
Modern, Mobile-Optimized Website: The new site delivers a faster, cleaner experience across all devices, helping visitors quickly find the content they need.
Streamlined Internal Publishing Workflows: Internal teams can now manage and launch content efficiently with minimal training or friction.