Acquia, the leader in open digital experience software, has announced that the Acquia Cloud Platform is now ready for customers to transition to Drupal 11, the latest version of the powerful open-source content management system officially released on August 2. As the largest contributor to Drupal, Acquia is uniquely positioned to assist organizations in upgrading to Drupal 11, which offers significant architectural and performance enhancements.

Acquia's Role in the Drupal Ecosystem

• Largest Contributor: Acquia’s significant contributions to Drupal make it a key player in the ecosystem.
• Transition Expertise: Uniquely equipped to help organizations transition smoothly to Drupal 11.

Features and Benefits of Drupal 11

• Performance Enhancements: New architectural improvements that set the foundation for future innovations.
• Optimized Workflows: Acquia Cloud Platform offers optimized workflows to help companies quickly build and manage Drupal 11 applications.

Acquia Solutions Supporting Drupal 11

• Acquia Code Studio: The world’s only full-stack Drupal development platform, providing a complete set of tools for planning, building, testing, reviewing, and deploying web applications.
• Acquia Cloud IDE: A Drupal-optimized, web-based development environment with built-in best practices and essential development tools for writing high-quality code.
• Acquia Site Studio: A low-code, drag-and-drop site builder that accelerates time to market while maintaining brand consistency and meeting strict security and compliance demands.

Executive Insights

• Dries Buytaert, Co-Founder and CTO of Acquia: Emphasizes the significance of Drupal 11 and Acquia’s role in helping organizations leverage the newest capabilities to remain agile and competitive.

The release of Drupal 11 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the platform, further solidifying Drupal's position as the preferred tool for ambitious site builders. Acquia’s robust support and optimized solutions ensure that organizations can seamlessly transition to Drupal 11 and take full advantage of its advanced capabilities, thereby powering exceptional digital experiences.