The future-proof CMS for the public sector
PROGRESSIVE Drupal bundles accessible components, structured content and resilient operating standards in a ready-to-use distribution.
BITV 2.0 & WCAG 2.2
Systemically secured components and editorial support
GDPR compliant
Consent, hosting sovereignty and documentable processes
AI Ready
Chatbots, intelligent search and translation – deployable on premises or in a private cloud.
Migration paths for legacy systems
Transfer of TYPO3, XIMS and FirstSpirit
Complete design system
Figma-based with token architecture – everything can be configured centrally
What is PROGRESSIVE Drupal?
PROGRESSIVE Drupal is a preconfigured Drupal distribution for complex, regulated web platforms designed for long-term operation. It combines structured content models, modular UI components and editorial governance in a resilient system architecture.
Editing & content maintenance
Content is created component-based, checked in defined workflows and published via role-based approvals. Multilingualism and accessibility are not additional functions, but rather an integral part of every editorial step.
Digital sovereignty & compliance
Data protection, legal certainty and data sovereignty are built into the architecture – from a first-party consent solution to hosting by public-sector organizations. GDPR, BFSG and BITV 2.0 compliance are built in rather than bolted on.
Smart extensions
AI-supported functions such as RAG chatbots, semantic search and automated translation run under full data control - on-premise or in the private cloud, auditable and without data leakage to third parties.
For development
A Composer-based architecture cleanly separates core, custom code and configuration. CI/CD processes, automated tests and documented migration paths make deployments predictable – including in public-sector data centers.
Editorial workflows & content management
Structured tools help teams create, maintain and approve content efficiently – without developer expertise and with full control over presentation.
Modular system
Content is assembled from reusable components in Canvas – without editing markup.
- Over 30 preconfigured components
- Visual drag-and-drop editing in Canvas
- Cards, sliders, accordions, tabs, media and much more.
- Responsive and accessible by design
Workflows & approvals
Editorial processes with clear roles, responsibilities and approval levels.
- Roles and rights concepts at the organizational level
- Multi-stage approval workflows
- Preview and versioning
- Documented processes for quality assurance
Multilingualism
Consistently multilingual – from the page structure to the menu, with integrated DeepL connection.
- DeepL API for machine translation suggestions
- Editorial control of each language version
- Workflow-controlled release per language
- Easy language methodically supported
Accessible publishing
Accessibility as an editorial aid - not as a subsequent check.
- BITV 2.0 and WCAG 2.1 in all standard components
- Automated and manual tests integrated
- Editors are supported in publishing
- Customization widget for end users
Digital sovereignty & Compliance
Data protection, legal certainty and data sovereignty are built into the architecture, documented for audits and independent of third-party services.
Legal certainty
Legal requirements are integrated into the platform – verifiable and documented.
- GDPR, BFSG and BITV 2.0 natively covered
- Auditable components and processes
- Documentation for procurement procedures and audits
- Planning security for procurement offices
Data protection & hosting
Full control over data processing – without dependence on external services.
- Own consent solution without external scripts
- Hosting on your own servers or with public providers
- No vendor lock-in
- Optional audit-proof logging
Complex organizations
Built for federal and decentralized structures with many participants and responsibilities.
- Granular rights assignment for teams and roles
- Decoupled content logic for clear responsibilities
- Scalable for campuses, departments, associations
- Differentiated content architectures can be mapped
Sustainable platform strategy
A technical basis that enables long-term operation and planned further development.
- Designed to be modular and maintainable
- Releaseable without breaking changes
- Multi-site capable
- Suitable for agile operating models
Intelligent extensions
AI-supported functions under full data control – operable on-premise, auditable and without data leakage to third parties.
Chatbot with your own content
RAG-based chatbots for study advice, citizen service or internal knowledge databases.
- Answers based solely on your own content
- No data transfer to third parties required
- On-premise or private cloud possible
- Source-based, comprehensible answers
Automated translation
DeepL integration for quick translation suggestions with editorial control.
- DeepL API seamlessly integrated
- Machine suggestions as a starting point
- Workflow-controlled release of every language version
- Easy language support
Smart search
Semantic search that understands intent – optionally with an AI-generated answer.
- Semantic relevance ranking
- Autocomplete and suggestions
- Faceted filtering
- Scalable for large amounts of content
PROGRESSIVE Reasoning framework
Structured methodology for repeatable AI quality – from prompt to auditable result.
- Comprehensible decision-making processes
- Documented processes for audits
- Repeatable quality instead of random hits
- Transferable to new use cases
For Development
Clear architecture, documented extensibility and proven deployment processes - for development teams that need control over the entire stack.
Clear architecture
Clean separation of core, custom modules and configuration – maintainable and expandable.
- Composer-assisted setup with module separation
- No overhead from unnecessary bundles
- Can be used in multi-site structures
- Clean layer architecture
CI/CD & deployment
Automated build, test and deployment processes for predictable releases.
- GitLab CI/CD, Docker and Ansible can be used
- Suitable for data centers of countries and universities
- Automated testing and releases integrated
- Documented rollout paths
Security & traceability
Security standards and comprehensive revision history are integral to the distribution.
- OWASP compliant basic architecture
- Optional logging for audit and evidence capability
- Consistent rights and access concepts
- Auditable code base
Interfaces & Migration
Native APIs and documented paths for system integration and replacement of legacy systems.
- REST & JSON:API natively integrated
- Connection to campus, library and SSO systems
- Migration tools for TYPO3, XIMS, FirstSpirit
- Documented processes for technical transitions
Built for the public sector
Digital projects in the public sector face particular demands. Legal frameworks such as the GDPR, BITV 2.0 and Germany’s Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) require more than technical adjustments: they call for a comprehensive approach to digital infrastructure. Organizational complexity, growing transparency requirements and the need for digital sovereignty add to the challenge.
PROGRESSIVE Drupal was designed for this environment. It treats compliance as an architectural principle rather than an add-on. Whether for a university, ministry, municipal IT provider or foundation, the distribution gives editorial teams a productive platform while meeting regulatory requirements.
From the distribution to a production-ready website
PROGRESSIVE Drupal is the starting point, not the finished product. The distribution provides a complete, operational foundation that is adapted to your organization’s requirements during implementation.
- Systematically transfer corporate design via Figma tokens
- Tailor content types and components to your information architecture
- Adapt permissions and roles to your organizational structure
- Connect existing systems via REST or JSON:API
- Migrate content from legacy systems in a structured manner
- Train editorial teams and support them during ongoing operations
Here's how to get started PROGRESSIVE Drupal
From the first impression to the ongoing project – in four clearly defined steps.
Explore demo
Get to know the platform – at your pace
Get an overview of components, content types, and features. Then request access to the backend demo and test the editorial interface with real content.
Initial consultation
clarify requirements, Answer questions
In a free initial consultation, we discuss your situation, target audiences and technical constraints. You receive an initial assessment of scope, timeline and approach.
Concept & offer
Binding framework for your project
Based on the initial discussion, we create a concept with a concrete implementation proposal - including design system adaptation, migration planning and operating model.
Implementation & Operation
Agile implementation with clear roadmap
The platform is implemented iteratively, tested and put into operation. After the launch, we support you with maintenance, training and further development.
Voices from demo projects
The following people, organizations and statements are completely fictional and are intended solely to represent the components realistically.
The clear content models and accessible components made our demo portal comprehensible from the first workshop to acceptance.
The shared design system allowed us to consistently test, translate, and release different demo services.
Our customers
News
Digital Services
New digital application process launched
The new demo application route guides you through all the steps in an understandable way and displays status information in an accessible manner.
Accessibility
Library portal made more accessible
Improved contrasts, understandable navigation and accessible documents facilitate digital access to the knowledge offering.
Editorial team
New approval process for editorial teams
Clear responsibilities and understandable status changes support teams from the first draft to publication.
Events
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most important questions about PROGRESSIVE Drupal – from licensing to accessibility to the backend demo.
What is PROGRESSIVE Drupal?
A pre-configured Drupal distribution with its own modules, a design system and documented processes. Fully based on Drupal Core, 100% open source.
Can the design be customized?
Yes. Colors, typography, spacing and components can be customized for each project using the design system and its tokens.
How complex is a migration from an existing CMS?
The effort depends on the source, data model and integrations. Reusable migration paths and recipes create a reliable basis for this.
Does the editorial team need technical knowledge?
No. Recurring content is maintained using structured content types, and individual landing pages are built visually using Canvas.
Can you test the backend in advance?
Yes. The sandbox shows the editorial interface, components and typical processes before project-specific requirements are added.
How is PROGRESSIVE Drupal licensed?
The distribution is based entirely on open source software. Drupal and the extensions based on it are provided under their respective free licenses.
Not the right question?
Would you like to discuss a different topic? We are happy to help personally.
Good reasons for PROGRESSIVE Drupal
What differentiates the distribution from an individual Drupal setup or other CMS solutions.
Accessibility in every component – not retrofitted as an overlay
No dependency on third-party scripts, fonts or tracking services
Complete Figma design system with token architecture for fast CD customization
AI functions under your own data control – deployable on premises
Documented migration paths for TYPO3, XIMS and FirstSpirit
Editorial interface that can be used productively without developer knowledge
Auditable compliance with GDPR, BFSG and BITV 2.0 – built in
20+ years of Drupal experience in the public sector
Get in touch
Your way to
PROGRESSIVE Drupal
Are you planning a web project in the public sector or would you like to get to know PROGRESSIVE Drupal? We will contact you within 24 hours.
Prefer in person?
- Phone number
- 0221 / 168 738 77
- E-mail address
- info@progressivedigital.de
- Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
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