Seamless Content Management Evolution: Drupal 6 to Drupal 7 Migration for Edanz Group
Project Overview
Our agency successfully executed a critical Drupal platform migration for Edanz Group, a leading academic publishing services company operating across China and Japan. We transformed their Author-path.com corporate website from Drupal 6 to Drupal 7, ensuring enhanced functionality, security, and performance while preserving years of valuable content and custom functionality.
About Edanz Group & Author-path.com
Edanz Group is a prominent provider of academic publishing services, helping researchers and institutions across Asia publish their work in international journals. Their Author-path.com platform serves as a comprehensive resource hub for academic authors, providing:
- Editorial services and manuscript preparation guidance
- Publishing pathway information and resources
- Academic writing tools and templates
- Community features for researchers and authors
- Multi-language support for Asian markets
The Migration Challenge
The Drupal 6 to Drupal 7 migration presented complex technical and business continuity challenges that required expert handling:
Critical System Dependencies
- Legacy Drupal 6 framework reaching end-of-life support
- Security vulnerabilities requiring immediate attention
- Performance limitations affecting user experience
- Incompatible modules and custom functionality
Complex Data Architecture
- Extensive content repository with years of academic resources
- Custom taxonomy structures for academic categorization
- User accounts and profiles for international research community
- File attachments and multimedia content
- Custom fields and metadata schemas
Business Continuity Requirements
- Zero downtime during migration process
- Preservation of SEO rankings and URL structures
- Maintenance of user accounts and access permission
