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ASU recognized for "Best Transformation for Security & AI Readiness”

In late April, Arizona State University received the 2026 Acquia Engage Award in the “Best Transformation for Security & AI Readiness” category. This recognition follows the successful migration of over 400 websites to the Acquia Cloud Platform, an effort estimated to save 3,408 hours per quarter, exemplifying the University’s commitment to efficiency and agility.

This comprehensive effort began in January 2025, when Arizona State University initiated a web consolidation effort to modernize and elevate its digital presence. To transition websites from other platforms to Acquia, now the University’s approved web hosting solution, ASU Enterprise Technology’s Web Experience and Engineering teams led migration work in partnership with Acquia Professional Services, while clients across all ASU units provided review. Teams aligned seamlessly to establish a smooth migration process via Acquia Site Factory, which helped them complete this work by mid-spring of 2026.

This transition will enable secure, accessible and consistent web experiences for all community members, as well as ensure ASU’s web standards keep pace with rapidly evolving search technologies and user behaviors. By consolidating its web infrastructure, the University has strengthened its cybersecurity posture, simplified future maintenance and devised a cohesive, user-centered digital experience across its numerous sites.

 

This transition will enable secure, accessible and consistent web experiences for all community members, as well as ensure ASU’s web standards keep pace with rapidly evolving search technologies and user behaviors. By consolidating its web infrastructure, the University has strengthened its cybersecurity posture, simplified future maintenance and devised a cohesive, user-centered digital experience across its numerous sites.

In addition to these benefits, consolidation under Acquia enables the University to move more swiftly to future Drupal versions, particularly those that will introduce AI features. This means that engineers and developers can deploy updates across all sites and advance the University’s web platform in a coordinated, unified manner, all while laying the groundwork for cutting-edge AI adoption.

These improvements reflect not only the diligence of every team member who advanced this large-scale initiative but also the willingness of University staff to undertake complex, detail-oriented projects in the service of modernizing our digital architecture, improving user experiences, and building a stronger foundation for integrating new technologies.



Please join us in thanking key members who made the Acquia migration possible: Michael Samuelson, Mitchell Jenkins, David Levy, Cameo Hill, Audrey Brockhaus, Jennifer Bhagat, Travis Butterfield, Thomas Starr, Dan Doozan, Madi Milner, Garrett Miller, Jesse DeFer, Andrew Nelson. Erik Larson, Shaun Calvin, Alexander Persky, Jonathan Wray, Aaron Echols, Terry Kaiser Borning, Robert LeBlanc, Isaac Garduno, David Ornelas, Scott Williams, Juan Mitriatti