Sector(s)
The project consisted of a multi-dimensional support engagement, combining development, DevOps, and product design expertise. The approach ensured continuity of service while enabling the Banque de France to evolve its digital platforms in a controlled and sustainable manner.
About the project
Goals
Support the evolution of Drupal-based platforms
Ensure platform stability, performance, and security
Assist internal teams with specialized technical expertise
Reduce technical risk through analysis and audits
Align technical decisions with product and institutional objectives
Requirements
Reinforcement of the DevOps team
Maintenance and improvement of Drupal websites
Platform migrations
Proofs of Concept (POC) and impact analysis
Dedicated audits focused on analysis and strategic recommendations
Outcome
Improved stability and maintainability of Drupal platforms
Secured migrations and controlled platform evolution
Better visibility on technical risks and opportunities
Strengthened internal teams through targeted expertise
A sustainable digital ecosystem aligned with the Banque de France’s institutional standards
Why Drupal was chosen
Drupal was selected for its robustness and suitability for large-scale institutional platforms:
- Proven security and reliability in public-sector environments
- Advanced content structuring and editorial governance
- Flexibility to support continuous improvement and migrations
- Strong ecosystem for long-term maintenance
- Ability to support complex, multi-site architectures
Drupal provides a stable foundation for both operational continuity and long-term evolution.
Technical Specifications
Drupal version:
Paragraph module : As part of the migration of SharePoint components to Drupal, the Paragraph module was selected due to its strong conceptual similarity to SharePoint components. It enables a modular, component-based content architecture where each functional block can be modeled as an independent, reusable paragraph type. Within the Banque de France digital ecosystem, this component-driven approach supported the transition toward a more sustainable, user-centered, and product-oriented Drupal architecture, while preserving business logic embedded in the original SharePoint implementation.
Domain module (multisite – site factory approach) : The Domain module was chosen to support a multisite architecture based on a shared core platform — a “site factory” model. This approach allows multiple sites to run from a common Drupal codebase while maintaining domain-specific configurations and content separation. For a complex institutional ecosystem like Banque de France, this architecture ensured performance, sustainability, and alignment with institutional requirements, while enabling strategic evolution of the digital platform over time.
